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

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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
    4h 25m
    $41–57

  2. Drive 96.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Carlsbadcar car 96.4 mi
    1h 50m
    $18–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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
    5h 50m
    $52–75

Palm Springs to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs 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 5h 50m.

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