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How to get fromPorterville to Carlsbadby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Porterville to Carlsbad by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Delano Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Delano Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 43m
    $157–233

  2. Drive 246.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porterville to Carlsbadcar car 246.3 mi
    4h 32m
    $45–65

  3. Taxi to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    5h 3m

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Delano Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Delano Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    8h 1m
    $128–183

  5. Taxi, bus, train via San Fernando

    1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Delanotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Delano to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 31m
    $143–225

  6. Taxi, bus, train #2

    1. Take the taxi from Porterville to Delanotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Delano to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 50m
    $147–204

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tipton to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $173–521

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Porterville, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Porterville to Carlsbad. However, you can take the taxi to Delano Bus Stop, take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station, walk to Bakersfield, take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to Oceanside. Alternatively, you can drive from Porterville to Carlsbad in around 4h 32m.

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