How to get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train?

From San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way station to India St & C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally 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 48 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

108min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
    ID 12064
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    51 min
  • 7
    Bus - 445445
    Wait for bus
    445
    Palomar College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr
    ID 22504
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train via 215, COASTER and 444

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way station to India St & C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally 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 49 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

109min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Train - COASTER
Bus - 444
444
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
    ID 12064
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    51 min
  • 7
    Bus - 444444
    Wait for bus
    444
    Armada Dr/Fleet St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr
    ID 22504
    7 min
  • 9
    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 (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA

The distance between San Diego (Balboa Park), Carlsbad and Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad is approximately 38.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego (Balboa Park) 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 (Balboa Park)

San Diego (Balboa Park) is located at San Diego (Balboa Park), Carlsbad and the nearest public transit station is Park Bl & Presidents Way.

Bus stations close to San Diego (Balboa Park):

  • Park Bl & Presidents Way
  • Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
  • Park Bl & Naval Hospital

Cable Car stations close to San Diego (Balboa Park):

  • City College Station
  • Fifth Avenue Station
  • Civic Center Station

Public transit stations close to Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA is located at Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad and the nearest public transit station is Armada Dr & Fleet St South.

Bus stations close to Carlsbad, CA:

  • Armada Dr & Fleet St South
  • Armada Dr & Fleet St North
  • Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train via 215, COASTER and 444

To get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way station to India St & C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally 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 49 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

109min$0.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Train - COASTER
Bus - 444
444
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
    ID 12064
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    51 min
  • 7
    Bus - 444444
    Wait for bus
    444
    Armada Dr/Fleet St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr
    ID 22504
    7 min
  • 9
    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 (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 445.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 444.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Diego (Balboa Park) and Carlsbad, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA?

    The 215 bus line goes from Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way station near San Diego (Balboa Park) in San Diego to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown station near Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between San Diego (Balboa Park) in San Diego and Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad by bus and train is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Diego (Balboa Park) to get to Carlsbad, CA?

    Get on the 215 bus from the Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way stop near San Diego (Balboa Park) in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Diego (Balboa Park) and Carlsbad, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA?

    The ride from San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA costs $0.00.

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