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How to get from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train?

From San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train

To get from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. Next, take the 445 bus from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station to Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

86min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Bus - 445445
    Wait for bus
    445
    Palomar College
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr
    ID 22504
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train via COASTER and 444

To get from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. Next, take the 444 bus from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station to Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

87min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Bus - 444
444
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Bus - 444444
    Wait for bus
    444
    Armada Dr/Fleet St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr
    ID 22504
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA

The distance between San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village), Carlsbad and Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad is approximately 36.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carlsbad – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village)

San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) is located at San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village), Carlsbad and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & Columbia St.

Train stations close to San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village):

  • San Diego

Bus stations close to San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village):

  • Broadway & Columbia St
  • Broadway & State St
  • Broadway & Union St

Ferry stations close to San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village):

  • Broadway Pier

Cable Car stations close to San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village):

  • America Plaza Station
  • Seaport Village Station

Public transit stations close to Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA is located at Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad and the nearest public transit station is Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr.

Bus stations close to Carlsbad, CA:

  • Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr
  • Palomar Airport Rd & Paseo Del Norte

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train via COASTER and 444

To get from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. Next, take the 444 bus from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station to Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

87min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - COASTER
Bus - 444
444
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Bus - 444444
    Wait for bus
    444
    Armada Dr/Fleet St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr
    ID 22504
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Train line COASTER, Bus line 445.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Train line COASTER, Bus line 444.

  • Is there a direct train between San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) and Carlsbad, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA?

    The COASTER train line goes from Santa Fe Depot station near San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) in San Diego to Oceanside station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oceanside station near Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) in San Diego and Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to get to Carlsbad, CA?

    Get on the COASTER train from the Santa Fe Depot station near San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) and Carlsbad, CA?

    Get off the train at the Oceanside stop, which is closest to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad.

  • When is the first train from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA?

    The first train from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) in San Diego to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad is COASTER. It leaves the Santa Fe Depot station at 11:40 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA?

    The ride from San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA costs $9.00.

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