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How to get fromPalm Desert to Carlsbadby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert 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
    5h
    $45–63

  2. Bus, train via San Bernardino #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    7h 32m
    $16–25

  3. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    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 8m
    $69–99

  4. Drive 93.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Carlsbadcar car 93.8 mi
    2h 1m
    $18–25

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 25m
    $56–81

Palm Desert to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 6h 25m.

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