How to get from San Diego State University to Carlsbad by bus and cable car?

From San Diego State University to Carlsbad by bus and cable car

To get from San Diego State University to Carlsbad in San Diego, you’ll need to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN cable car from Sdsu Station station to Old Town 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 1 hr 43 min. The bus and cable car schedule from San Diego State University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and cable car schedule to Carlsbad on the Moovit app.

103min
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0831
GREYHOUND US0831
Bus - 302
302
Leaves from Sdsu Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Sdsu Station
    ID 75062
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    12th & Imperial
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
    ID SDO6
    130 yd • 2 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
    45 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 San Diego State University to Carlsbad

The distance between San Diego State University, San Diego and Carlsbad, San Diego is approximately 45.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego State University to Carlsbad by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Cable Car schedule from San Diego State University to Carlsbad

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Cable Car line GREEN, Bus line GREYHOUND US0831, Bus line 302.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Diego State University and Carlsbad in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Diego State University to Carlsbad in San Diego?

    The GREEN cable car line goes from Sdsu Station near San Diego State University to Old Town Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Old Town Station near Carlsbad in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego State University to Carlsbad in San Diego by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between San Diego State University and Carlsbad in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN cable car from the Sdsu Station near San Diego State University in San Diego.

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

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

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