The cheapest and fastest buses from Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
4 h 17 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 1 buses that leave Palm Springs, CA for Carlsbad, CA on Fri, Jul 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct buses cover the 106 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest buses will take 4 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:50 PM4h17Palm Springs, CA7:07 PMCarlsbad, CA$291One-way0 transfers
2:50 PM4h17Palm Springs, CA7:07 PMCarlsbad, CA$291One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to Carlsbad, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:07PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:07PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:07AM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Live departures
Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA buses for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:20 PM Palm Springs, CA | 3h47 | 2:07 AM Carlsbad, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
![]() | 2:50 PM Palm Springs, CA | 4h17 | 7:07 PM Carlsbad, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Buses from Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 20:20. The fastest bus covers the 65 miles (106 km) distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 65 miles (106 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 47m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 8:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palm Springs, CA to Carlsbad, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carlsbad, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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