There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 24m$45–67Drive 96.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Carlsbad-Airport-CLDcar 96.7 mi
1h 51m$18–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palm Springs to Carlsbad-CLD96.7 mi
1h 51mBus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
7h 13m$54–80Bus, train via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
9h 24m$18–30
Palm Springs to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Carlsbad Airport (CLD). However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 and Encinitas Station Stall 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Carlsbad Airport (CLD) is 174 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 24m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Palm Springs to Carlsbad Airport (CLD), including transfers.
Palm Springs to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Carlsbad Airport (CLD) is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Palm Springs to Carlsbad Airport (CLD).
There are 892+ hotels available in Carlsbad Airport (CLD).
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Carlsbad Airport (CLD), USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Encinitas Station Stall 6 in around 7h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- Sunline Transit
Bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Sunline Transit
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palm Springs to Carlsbad-CLD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palm Springs and Carlsbad Airport (CLD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.