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How to get fromLa Quinta to Carlsbadby bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from La Quinta to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    5h 6m
    $69–98

  2. Drive 102.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Quinta to Carlsbadcar car 102.9 mi
    2h 15m
    $19–28

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h
    $65–95

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    6h 24m
    $70–105

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  • Distance: 182.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 24m.

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