How to get from Escondido to Carlsbad by bus and light rail?

Escondido to Carlsbad map

From Escondido to Carlsbad by bus and light rail

To get from Escondido to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 354 bus from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPRINTER light rail and finally take the 309 bus from El Camino Real Station station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

65min$0.00
Bus - 354
354
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 309
309
Leaves from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Escondido
  • 2
    Bus - 354354
    Wait for bus
    354
    Escondido Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    El Camino Real Station
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real Station
    ID 24211
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Encinitas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    Ride to bus station
    Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    ID 22796
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Escondido to Carlsbad by bus and light rail via 356, SPRINTER and 309

To get from Escondido to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 356 bus from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPRINTER light rail and finally take the 309 bus from El Camino Real Station station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

67min$0.00
Bus - 356
356
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 309
309
Leaves from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Escondido
  • 2
    Bus - 356356
    Wait for bus
    356
    Morning View Dr / Escondido Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    El Camino Real Station
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real Station
    ID 24211
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Encinitas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    Ride to bus station
    Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    ID 22796
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Escondido to Carlsbad

The distance between Escondido, San Diego and Carlsbad, San Diego is approximately 20.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Escondido to Carlsbad by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Escondido

Escondido is located at Escondido, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is 2nd Av & Centre City Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Escondido:

  • 2nd Av & Centre City Pkwy
  • Quince St & Norlak Av
  • Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl

Public transit stations close to Carlsbad, San Diego

Carlsbad is located at Carlsbad, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is El Camino Real & Hosp Way.

Bus stations close to Carlsbad:

  • El Camino Real & Hosp Way
  • Vista Way & El Camino Real
  • Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)

Related Routes

Escondido to Carlsbad map

Alternative route from Escondido to Carlsbad by bus and light rail via 356, SPRINTER and 309

To get from Escondido to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 356 bus from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPRINTER light rail and finally take the 309 bus from El Camino Real Station station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

67min$0.00
Bus - 356
356
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 309
309
Leaves from Valley Pkwy & Escondido Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Escondido
  • 2
    Bus - 356356
    Wait for bus
    356
    Morning View Dr / Escondido Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    El Camino Real Station
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real Station
    ID 24211
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Encinitas
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    Ride to bus station
    Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    ID 22796
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Escondido to Carlsbad?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 354, Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Escondido to Carlsbad?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 356, Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct bus between Escondido and Carlsbad in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Escondido to Carlsbad in San Diego?

    The 354 bus line goes from Escondido Transit Center station near Escondido to Escondido Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Escondido Transit Center station near Carlsbad in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Escondido to Carlsbad in San Diego by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Escondido and Carlsbad in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Escondido to get to Carlsbad in San Diego?

    Get on the 354 bus from the Escondido Transit Center stop near Escondido in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Escondido and Carlsbad in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Escondido Transit Center stop, which is closest to Carlsbad in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Escondido to Carlsbad?

    The ride from Escondido to Carlsbad costs $0.00.

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