How to get from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA by bus, cable car and train?

From 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA by bus, cable car and train

To get from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA you’ll need to take one cable car line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN cable car from 12th & Imperial 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 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from 12th & Imperial Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad, CA on the Moovit app.

95min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - GREENGREEN
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from 12th & Imperial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - GREENGREEN
    Wait for cable car
    GREEN
    El Cajon
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    16 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 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA by bus, cable car and train via BLUE, COASTER and 445

To get from 12th & Imperial Transit Center 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 12th & Imperial Station station to America Plaza 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 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from 12th & Imperial Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad, CA on the Moovit app.

97min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from 12th & Imperial Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    America Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    190 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
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Public transit directions from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA

The distance between 12th & Imperial Transit Center and Carlsbad, CA is approximately 38.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 12th & Imperial Transit Center 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 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA

To check the bus, cable car and train schedule from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (12th & Imperial Transit Center) 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 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA by bus, cable car and train via BLUE, COASTER and 445

To get from 12th & Imperial Transit Center 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 12th & Imperial Station station to America Plaza 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 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from 12th & Imperial Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Carlsbad, CA on the Moovit app.

97min$9.00
Walk to cable car station
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from 12th & Imperial Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    12th & Imperial Station
    ID 75102
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    America Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    190 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Cable Car line GREEN, Train line COASTER, Bus line 445.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Cable Car line BLUE, Train line COASTER, Bus line 445.

  • Is there a direct cable car between 12th & Imperial Transit Center 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 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA?

    The GREEN cable car line goes from 12th & Imperial station near 12th & Imperial Transit Center in San Diego to El Cajon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till El Cajon station near Carlsbad, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA by cable car, train and bus?

    The total travel time between 12th & Imperial Transit Center and Carlsbad, CA by cable car, train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near 12th & Imperial Transit Center to get to Carlsbad, CA?

    Get on the GREEN cable car from the 12th & Imperial station near 12th & Imperial Transit Center in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between 12th & Imperial Transit Center and Carlsbad, CA?

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

  • How much is the total cable car, train and bus fare from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA?

    The ride from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA costs $9.00.

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