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

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 17 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

137min$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

From National City to Carlsbad by bus and cable car

To get from National City to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE cable car from 8th Street Station station to San Ysidro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0831 bus and finally take the 302 bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0831
GREYHOUND US0831
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 75017
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    San Ysidro Station
    ID 75000
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Ysidro Bus Terminal
    ID POE6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0831
    Sacramento Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oceanside Transportation Center
    ID OSC6
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Topeka St
    ID 20999
    180 yd • 3 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
    14 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 137 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.

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From National City to Carlsbad by bus and cable car

To get from National City to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE cable car from 8th Street Station station to San Ysidro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0831 bus and finally take the 302 bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0831
GREYHOUND US0831
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 75017
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    San Ysidro Station
    ID 75000
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Ysidro Bus Terminal
    ID POE6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0831
    Sacramento Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oceanside Transportation Center
    ID OSC6
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Topeka St
    ID 20999
    180 yd • 3 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
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Train line COASTER, Bus line 302.

  • What is the alternative route to get from National City to Carlsbad?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0831, 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 17 min.

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

    The BLUE cable car line goes from 8th Street Station station near National City to Utc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Utc 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 17 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 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 Utc stop, 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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