How to get from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA by bus and light rail?

From North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA by bus and light rail

To get from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SPRINTER light rail from Melrose Drive station to El Camino Real Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 309 bus and finally take the 444 bus from Faraday Av & Rutherford Rd station to Armada Dr & Fleet St South station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

96min$0.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 309
309
Bus - 444
444
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Melrose Drive

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Melrose Drive
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    El Camino Real Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real Station
    ID 24211
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Encinitas
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Faraday Av & Rutherford Rd
    ID 24870
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Faraday Av & Rutherford Rd
    ID 24873
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 444444
    Wait for bus
    444
    Armada Dr/Fleet St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Armada Dr & Fleet St South
    ID 22831
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA by bus and light rail via SPRINTER and 101

To get from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, take the SPRINTER light rail from Melrose Drive station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, take the 101 bus from Oceanside Transit Center station to Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

98min$0.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Melrose Drive

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Melrose Drive
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr
    ID 21054
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA

The distance between North Av & Melrose Dr, Carlsbad and Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad is approximately 17.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carlsbad – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to North Av & Melrose Dr

North Av & Melrose Dr is located at North Av & Melrose Dr, Carlsbad and the nearest public transit station is North Dr & East Dr.

Bus stations close to North Av & Melrose Dr:

  • North Dr & East Dr
  • Melrose Dr & W Los Angeles Dr
  • Los Angeles Dr & Georgia Ln

Public transit stations close to Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA is located at Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad and the nearest public transit station is Palomar Airport Rd & Paseo Del Norte.

Bus stations close to Carlsbad, CA:

  • Palomar Airport Rd & Paseo Del Norte
  • Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr
  • Armada Dr & Fleet St South

Related Routes

Alternative route from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA by bus and light rail via SPRINTER and 101

To get from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, take the SPRINTER light rail from Melrose Drive station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, take the 101 bus from Oceanside Transit Center station to Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

98min$0.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Melrose Drive

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Melrose Drive
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr
    ID 21054
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 309, Bus line 444.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct light rail between North Av & Melrose Dr and Carlsbad, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA?

    The SPRINTER light rail line goes from Melrose Drive station near North Av & Melrose Dr in Vista to Oceanside station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Oceanside station near Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between North Av & Melrose Dr in Vista and Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near North Av & Melrose Dr to get to Carlsbad, CA?

    Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the Melrose Drive station near North Av & Melrose Dr in Vista.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between North Av & Melrose Dr and Carlsbad, CA?

    Get off the light rail at the Oceanside stop, which is closest to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad.

  • How much is the light rail fare from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA?

    The ride from North Av & Melrose Dr to Carlsbad, CA costs $0.00.