How to get from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train?

From Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train

To get from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 225 bus from Otay Mesa Transit Center station to India St & C St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the 101 bus from Encinitas Station station to Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

176min$0.00
Bus - 225
225
Train - COASTER
Bus - 101
101
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Otay Mesa Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Otay Mesa Transit Center
  • 2
    Bus - 225225
    Wait for bus
    225
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    67 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
    Encinitas Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Oceanside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr
    ID 21343
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train via 225 and COASTER

To get from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, take the 225 bus from Otay Mesa Transit Center station to India St & C St station. Next, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

169min$0.00
Bus - 225
225
Train - COASTER
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Otay Mesa Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Otay Mesa Transit Center
  • 2
    Bus - 225225
    Wait for bus
    225
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    67 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
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    2.2 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA

The distance between Otay Mesa Transit Center, Carlsbad and Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad is approximately 61.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Otay Mesa Transit Center 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.

Public transit stations close to Otay Mesa Transit Center

Otay Mesa Transit Center is located at Otay Mesa Transit Center, Carlsbad and the nearest public transit station is Otay Mesa Transit Center.

Bus stations close to Otay Mesa Transit Center:

  • Otay Mesa Transit Center
  • Via De La Amistad & Roll Dr
  • Siempre Viva Rd & Paseo De Las Americas

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 & Armada Dr.

Bus stations close to Carlsbad, CA:

  • Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr
  • Palomar Airport Rd & Paseo Del Norte
  • Cannon Rd & Grand Pacific Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train via 225 and COASTER

To get from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, take the 225 bus from Otay Mesa Transit Center station to India St & C St station. Next, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

169min$0.00
Bus - 225
225
Train - COASTER
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Otay Mesa Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Otay Mesa Transit Center
  • 2
    Bus - 225225
    Wait for bus
    225
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    India St & C St
    ID 99791
    67 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
    Walk to Carlsbad, CA
    Walk to
    Carlsbad, CA
    2.2 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 225, Bus line COASTER, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 225, Bus line COASTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Otay Mesa Transit Center 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 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA?

    The 225 bus line goes from Downtown station near Otay Mesa Transit Center in San Diego to India St & C St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till India St & C St station near Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad.

  • How long does it take to travel from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Otay Mesa Transit Center in San Diego and Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad by bus and train is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Otay Mesa Transit Center to get to Carlsbad, CA?

    Get on the 225 bus from the Downtown stop near Otay Mesa Transit Center in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Otay Mesa Transit Center and Carlsbad, CA?

    Get off the bus at the India St & C St stop, which is closest to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA?

    The ride from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA costs $0.00.