How to get from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA by bus, cable car and train?

From 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA by bus, cable car and train

To get from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA you’ll need to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE cable car from 24th Street Station station to Old Town Station 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 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from 18th St & National City Bl may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad, CA on the Moovit app.

132min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from 24th Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    24th Street Station
    ID 75014
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    44 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
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA by bus and cable car

To get from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 932 bus from National City Bl & 18th St station to 8th Street Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the 101 bus from Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station to Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus, cable car and train schedule from 18th St & National City Bl may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad, CA on the Moovit app.

186min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 932
932
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from National City Bl & 18th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National City Bl & 18th St
    ID 50163
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 932932
    Wait for bus
    932
    8th St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th Street Transit Center
    ID 70052
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    8th Street Station
    ID 75016
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77778
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13058
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr
    ID 21343
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    1.75 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA

The distance between 18th St & National City Bl and Carlsbad, CA is approximately 43.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carlsbad – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Cable Car And Train schedule from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA

To check the bus, cable car and train schedule from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (18th St & National City Bl) and destination (Carlsbad, CA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, cable car and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, cable car and train, 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, cable car and train schedules.

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From 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA by bus and cable car

To get from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 932 bus from National City Bl & 18th St station to 8th Street Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the 101 bus from Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy station to Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus, cable car and train schedule from 18th St & National City Bl may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad, CA on the Moovit app.

186min$2.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 932
932
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from National City Bl & 18th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    National City Bl & 18th St
    ID 50163
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 932932
    Wait for bus
    932
    8th St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th Street Transit Center
    ID 70052
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    8th Street Station
    ID 75016
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77778
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13058
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr
    ID 21343
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    1.75 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Train line COASTER, Bus line 445.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 932, Cable Car line BLUE, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct cable car between 18th St & National City Bl and Carlsbad, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from 24th Street Station station near 18th St & National City Bl in National City to Utc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Utc station near Carlsbad, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA by cable car, train and bus?

    The total travel time between 18th St & National City Bl and Carlsbad, CA by cable car, train and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near 18th St & National City Bl to get to Carlsbad, CA?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the 24th Street Station station near 18th St & National City Bl in National City.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between 18th St & National City Bl and Carlsbad, CA?

    Get off the cable car at the Utc stop, which is closest to Carlsbad, CA.

  • How much is the total cable car, train and bus fare from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA?

    The ride from 18th St & National City Bl to Carlsbad, CA costs $9.00.

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