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 3rd Av & B St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER 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 41 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

161min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - COASTER
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
    3rd Av & B St
    ID 99019
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Vista
  • 8
    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

Alternative route from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad by bus and train via 901, COASTER and 315

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 3rd Av & B St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 315 bus from Carlsbad Village Station station to Plaza Camino Real station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

189min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - COASTER
Bus - 315
315
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
    3rd Av & B St
    ID 99019
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    57 min
  • 7
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Camp Pendleton / 14 Area
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plaza Camino Real
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carlsbad
    Walk to
    Carlsbad
    0.61 mi • 13 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 61.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 161 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.

Public transit stations close to Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach is located at Imperial Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Imperial Beach Bl & 11th St.

Bus stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Imperial Beach Bl & 11th St
  • Imperial Beach Bl & Connecticut St
  • Imperial Beach Bl & Florida St

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Palm Avenue Station

Public transit stations close to Carlsbad, San Diego

Carlsbad is located at Carlsbad, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375).

Bus stations close to Carlsbad:

  • Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
  • El Camino Real & Marron Rd
  • Marron Rd & El Camino Real

Related Routes

Alternative route from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad by bus and train via 901, COASTER and 315

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 3rd Av & B St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 315 bus from Carlsbad Village Station station to Plaza Camino Real station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

189min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - COASTER
Bus - 315
315
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
    3rd Av & B St
    ID 99019
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Village Station
    ID 1
    57 min
  • 7
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Camp Pendleton / 14 Area
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plaza Camino Real
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carlsbad
    Walk to
    Carlsbad
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 302.

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

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 315.

  • 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 41 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 41 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.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad?

    The ride from Imperial Beach to Carlsbad costs $0.00.