How to get from 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA by bus, cable car and train?

From 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA by bus, cable car and train

To get from 3rd Av & Palomar St 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 Palomar 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 32 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from 3rd Av & Palomar St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad, CA on the Moovit app.

152min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Palomar Street Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Palomar Street Station
    ID 75008
    1.18 mi • 25 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
    45 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

Alternative route from 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA by bus, cable car and train via 712, BLUE and COASTER

To get from 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 712 bus from Palomar St & 3rd Av station to Palomar Street Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Old Town Transit Center station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, cable car and train schedule from 3rd Av & Palomar St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad, CA on the Moovit app.

168min$6.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 712
712
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Palomar St & 3rd Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palomar St & 3rd Av
    ID 30237
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 712712
    Wait for bus
    712
    Palomar St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palomar Street Transit Center
    ID 91001
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Palomar Street Station
    ID 75008
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    2.35 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA

The distance between 3rd Av & Palomar St and Carlsbad, CA is approximately 48.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 3rd Av & Palomar St 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 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA

To check the bus, cable car and train schedule from 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (3rd Av & Palomar St) 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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Alternative route from 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA by bus, cable car and train via 712, BLUE and COASTER

To get from 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA you’ll need to take one bus line, one cable car line and one train line: take the 712 bus from Palomar St & 3rd Av station to Palomar Street Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE cable car and finally take the COASTER train from Old Town Transit Center station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus, cable car and train schedule from 3rd Av & Palomar St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad, CA on the Moovit app.

168min$6.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 712
712
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Palomar St & 3rd Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palomar St & 3rd Av
    ID 30237
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 712712
    Wait for bus
    712
    Palomar St Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palomar Street Transit Center
    ID 91001
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Palomar Street Station
    ID 75008
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 6
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    Oceanside
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carlsbad Poinsettia Station
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    2.35 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Train line COASTER, Bus line 445.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 712, Cable Car line BLUE, Train line COASTER.

  • Is there a direct cable car between 3rd Av & Palomar St 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 32 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from Palomar Street Station station near 3rd Av & Palomar St in Chula Vista 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 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA by cable car, train and bus?

    The total travel time between 3rd Av & Palomar St and Carlsbad, CA by cable car, train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near 3rd Av & Palomar St to get to Carlsbad, CA?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the Palomar Street Station station near 3rd Av & Palomar St in Chula Vista.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between 3rd Av & Palomar St 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 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA?

    The ride from 3rd Av & Palomar St to Carlsbad, CA costs $9.00.

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