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How to get from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad in San Diego, take the SPRINTER light rail from Escondido Transit Center station to El Camino Real Station station. Next, take the 309 bus from El Camino Real Station station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

55min$0.00
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 309
309
Leaves from Escondido Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    El Camino Real Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real Station
    ID 24211
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Encinitas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    Ride to bus station
    Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    ID 22796
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via SPRINTER and 302

To get from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad in San Diego, take the SPRINTER light rail from Escondido Transit Center station to Escondido Junction station. Next, take the 302 bus from Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

65min$0.00
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 302
302
Leaves from Escondido Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Junction
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd
    ID 21013
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Vista
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    Ride to bus station
    Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    ID 22796
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad

The distance between Escondido Transit Center, San Diego and Carlsbad, San Diego is approximately 20.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Escondido Transit Center

Escondido Transit Center is located at Escondido Transit Center, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is 2nd Av & Centre City Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Escondido Transit Center:

  • 2nd Av & Centre City Pkwy
  • Valley Pkwy & La Terraza Bl
  • Escondido Transit Center

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
  • Marron Rd & Monroe St (Sears)

Alternative route by bus and light rail via SPRINTER and 302

To get from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad in San Diego, take the SPRINTER light rail from Escondido Transit Center station to Escondido Junction station. Next, take the 302 bus from Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd station to Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

65min$0.00
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 302
302
Leaves from Escondido Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Junction
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd
    ID 21013
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Vista
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    Ride to bus station
    Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
    ID 22796
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 302.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Escondido Transit Center and Carlsbad in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad in San Diego?

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from Oceanside station near Escondido Transit Center to El Camino Real Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Camino Real Station station near Carlsbad in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad in San Diego by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Escondido Transit Center and Carlsbad in San Diego by light rail and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Escondido Transit Center to get to Carlsbad in San Diego?

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the Oceanside station near Escondido Transit Center in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Escondido Transit Center and Carlsbad in San Diego?

    Get off the light rail at the El Camino Real Station stop, which is closest to Carlsbad in San Diego.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad?

    The ride from Escondido Transit Center to Carlsbad costs $0.00.

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