How to get from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad by bus and train?

From Imperial Beach to Carlsbad by bus and train

To get from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to Broadway & 1st Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 302 bus from Oceanside Transit Center station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from Imperial Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carlsbad on the Moovit app.

172min
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 302
302
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 1st Av
    ID 10840
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Diego
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oceanside
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Vista
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    Ride to bus station
    Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    ID 22796
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Imperial Beach to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train

To get from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to 12th & Imperial Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Village Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and train schedule from Imperial Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carlsbad on the Moovit app.

175min$6.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Walk to Carlsbad
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91101
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    America Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlsbad
    Walk to
    Carlsbad
    2.26 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad

The distance between Imperial Beach, San Diego and Carlsbad, San Diego is approximately 62.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad

To check the bus and train schedule from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Imperial Beach) and destination (Carlsbad), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Imperial Beach to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train

To get from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 901 bus from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station to 12th & Imperial Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Village Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and train schedule from Imperial Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carlsbad on the Moovit app.

175min$6.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Walk to Carlsbad
Leaves from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
    ID 60137
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12th & Imperial Transit Center
    ID 91101
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    America Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    190 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlsbad
    Walk to
    Carlsbad
    2.26 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 901, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 302.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 901, Cable Car line BLUE, Train line COASTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St station near Imperial Beach to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown station near Carlsbad in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad in San Diego by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Imperial Beach and Carlsbad in San Diego by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St stop near Imperial Beach in San Diego.

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

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

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