How to get from Rancho San Diego to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train?

From Rancho San Diego to Carlsbad by bus, cable car and train

To get from Rancho San Diego to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 816 bus from Cuyamaca College station to El Cajon Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Old Town Transit Center station to Carlsbad Village Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

172min$6.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 816
816
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Walk to Carlsbad
Leaves from Cuyamaca College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cuyamaca College
    ID 40993
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 816816
    Wait for bus
    816
    El Cajon Transit Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cajon Transit Center
    ID 91076
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    El Cajon Station
    ID 75026
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    90 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
    50 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 Rancho San Diego to Carlsbad

The distance between Rancho San Diego, San Diego and Carlsbad, San Diego is approximately 60.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rancho San Diego 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.

Public transit stations close to Rancho San Diego

Rancho San Diego is located at Rancho San Diego, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Cuyamaca College.

Bus stations close to Rancho San Diego:

  • Cuyamaca College
  • Cuyamaca College Dr & Jamacha Rd
  • Jamacha Rd & Campo Rd

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 & Marron Rd.

Bus stations close to Carlsbad:

  • El Camino Real & Marron Rd
  • Marron Rd & El Camino Real
  • Vista Way & El Camino Real

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rancho San Diego to Carlsbad?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 816, Cable Car line GREEN, Train line COASTER.

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

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

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

    The 816 bus line goes from Cuyamaca College station near Rancho San Diego to El Cajon Transit Ctr station. From there you’ll have to take one cable car line and one train line till El Cajon Transit Ctr station near Carlsbad in San Diego.

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

    The total travel time between Rancho San Diego and Carlsbad in San Diego by bus, cable car and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 816 bus from the Cuyamaca College stop near Rancho San Diego in San Diego.

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

    Get off the bus at the El Cajon Transit Ctr station, which is closest to Carlsbad in San Diego.

  • How much is the total bus, cable car and train fare from Rancho San Diego to Carlsbad?

    The ride from Rancho San Diego to Carlsbad costs $6.50.

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