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How to get from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train?

From Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train

To get from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 235 bus from Clairemont Mesa Bl & Ruffin Rd 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 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

142min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Clairemont Mesa Bl & Ruffin Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clairemont Mesa Bl & Ruffin Rd
    ID 10183
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    34 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
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train via 44, COASTER and 445

To get from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 44 bus from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl station to Old Town Transit Center 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 16 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

136min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 44
44
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
    ID 99374
    1.15 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Old Town
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Town Transit Center
    ID 94027
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    30 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
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Public transit directions from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA

The distance between Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av and Carlsbad, CA is approximately 49.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av 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.

Alternative route from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train via 44, COASTER and 445

To get from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 44 bus from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl station to Old Town Transit Center 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 16 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

136min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 44
44
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
    ID 99374
    1.15 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Old Town
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Town Transit Center
    ID 94027
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Town Transit Center
    30 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 235, Train line COASTER, Bus line 445.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 44, Train line COASTER, Bus line 445.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av and Carlsbad, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA?

    The 235 bus line goes from Clairemont Mesa Bl & Ruffin Rd station near Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av 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.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av and Carlsbad, CA by bus and train is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to get to Carlsbad, CA?

    Get on the 235 bus from the Clairemont Mesa Bl & Ruffin Rd stop near Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av and Carlsbad, CA?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA?

    The ride from Ruffin Rd & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA costs $9.00.