There are 7 ways to get from Quartzsite to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), or tram
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 Blythe McDonalds to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
6h 57m$95–129Drive 222.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Quartzsite to Carlsbadcar 222.5 mi
4h 11m$41–59Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Quartzsite to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
5h 41m$210–458Bus
- Take the bus from Blythe McDonalds to Los Angelesbus El Paso
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
8h 42m$105–149Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Blythe McDonalds to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus 101
15h 54m$127–211Shuttle to Scottsdale Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Quartzsite to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SCF - CLD
5h 57m$236–509Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Quartzsite to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain
6h 55m$265–500
Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quartzsite to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Quartzsite to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Quartzsite to Carlsbad station. However, there are services departing from Blythe McDonalds and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Main / 7th, Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Quartzsite and Carlsbad is 296 miles. The road distance is 223.8 miles.
The best way to get from Quartzsite to Carlsbad without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 57m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Quartzsite to Carlsbad, including transfers.
Quartzsite to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Blythe McDonalds station.
Quartzsite to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quartzsite to Carlsbad is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Quartzsite to Carlsbad.
There are 883+ hotels available in Carlsbad.
What companies run services between Quartzsite, AZ, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Quartzsite to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Blythe McDonalds, Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- 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
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Blythe McDonalds to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $35–55
Bus from Blythe McDonalds to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $40–60
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Blythe McDonalds to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Blythe McDonalds to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Blythe McDonalds to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Quartzsite to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $163
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Quartzsite to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $163
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Quartzsite to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $163
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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