How to get from National City to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train?

National City to Carlsbad - Cable Car Schedule

The BLUE cable car from National City to Carlsbad runs from 4:43 AM to 10:58 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From National City to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train

To get from National City to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from 8th Street Station station to Old Town Station 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 11 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from National City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad on the Moovit app.

131min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 302
302
Leaves from 8th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    8th Street Station
    ID 75016
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    55 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
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Public transit directions from National City to Carlsbad

The distance between National City, San Diego and Carlsbad, San Diego is approximately 50.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from National City to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Cable Car And Train schedule from National City to Carlsbad

To check the bus, cable car and train schedule from National City to Carlsbad using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (National City) and destination (Carlsbad), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, cable car and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, cable car 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, cable car and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from National City to Carlsbad?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Train line COASTER, Bus line 302.

  • Is there a direct cable car between National City and Carlsbad in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from National City to Carlsbad in San Diego?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from 8th Street Station near National City to Old Town Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Old Town Station near Carlsbad in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from National City to Carlsbad in San Diego by cable car, train and bus?

    The total travel time between National City and Carlsbad in San Diego by cable car, train and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near National City to get to Carlsbad in San Diego?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the 8th Street Station near National City in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between National City and Carlsbad in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the Old Town Station, which is closest to Carlsbad in San Diego.

  • How much is the total cable car, train and bus fare from National City to Carlsbad?

    The ride from National City to Carlsbad costs $9.00.

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