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How to get from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train?
From San Diego to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train
To get from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. Next, 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 18 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
78min$0.00
445
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationSan Diego - 2
COASTERWait for trainCOASTEROceanside - 3
Ride to train stationCarlsbad Poinsettia Station51 min - 4445Wait for bus445Palomar College
- 5Ride to bus stationPalomar Airport Rd & Armada DrID 225046 min
- 6Walk toCarlsbad, CA0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train via COASTER and 444
To get from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. Next, take the 444 bus from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station to Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
79min$0.00
444
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationSan Diego
- 2COASTERWait for trainCOASTEROceanside
- 3Ride to train stationCarlsbad Poinsettia Station51 min
- 4444Wait for bus444Armada Dr/Fleet St
- 5Ride to bus stationPalomar Airport Rd & Armada DrID 225047 min
- 6Walk toCarlsbad, CA0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA
The distance between San Diego, Carlsbad and Carlsbad, CA, Carlsbad is approximately 36.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego 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 San Diego
San Diego is located at San Diego, Carlsbad and the nearest public transit station is Santa Fe Depot.
Train stations close to San Diego:
- Santa Fe Depot
Bus stations close to San Diego:
- Broadway & Pacific Hwy
- Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Broadway & N Harbor Dr
Cable Car stations close to San Diego:
- America Plaza Station
- Santa Fe Depot
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
- Cannon Rd & Grand Pacific Dr
- Palomar Airport Rd & Paseo Del Norte
Related Routes
- San Diego (Downtown/Seaport Village) to Carlsbad, CA
- San Diego (Balboa Park) to Carlsbad, CA
- San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Carlsbad, CA
- Oceanside Transportation Center to Carlsbad, CA
- San Diego State University (Hardy Ave) to Carlsbad, CA
- San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Carlsbad, CA
- San Diego (Old Town-Flixbus) to Carlsbad, CA
- San Ysidro Arrival: Usa-Mexico Border to Carlsbad, CA
- Iris Avenue Transit Center to Carlsbad, CA
- 3rd Av & B St to Carlsbad, CA
- Ocean View Bl & Commercial St to Carlsbad, CA
- Genesee Av & Balboa Av to Carlsbad, CA
- San Diego Int'L Airport & Terminal 1 to Carlsbad, CA
- Spring Street Station to Carlsbad, CA
- Fifth Avenue Station to Carlsbad, CA
- Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr to Carlsbad, CA
- 25th St & K St to Carlsbad, CA
- Morena Bl & Naples St to Carlsbad, CA
- Strothe Rd & Rosecrans St to Carlsbad, CA
- Torrey Pines Rd & Exchange Pl to Carlsbad, CA
Alternative route from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train via COASTER and 444
To get from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad, take the COASTER train from Santa Fe Depot station to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. Next, take the 444 bus from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station to Palomar Airport Rd & Armada Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
79min$0.00
444
Leaves from Santa Fe Depot
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationSan Diego
- 2COASTERWait for trainCOASTEROceanside
- 3Ride to train stationCarlsbad Poinsettia Station51 min
- 4444Wait for bus444Armada Dr/Fleet St
- 5Ride to bus stationPalomar Airport Rd & Armada DrID 225047 min
- 6Walk toCarlsbad, CA0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA?
The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line COASTER, Bus line 445.
What is the alternative route to get from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA?
The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line COASTER, Bus line 444.
Is there a direct train between San Diego and Carlsbad, CA?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.
Which train line goes from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA?
The COASTER train line goes from Oceanside station near San Diego in San Diego to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station near Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad.
How long does it take to travel from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA by train and bus?
The total travel time between San Diego in San Diego and Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad by train and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.
Where do I get on the train near San Diego to get to Carlsbad, CA?
Get on the COASTER train from the Oceanside station near San Diego in San Diego.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between San Diego and Carlsbad, CA?
Get off the train at the Carlsbad Poinsettia Station stop, which is closest to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad.
When is the last train from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA?
The last train from San Diego in San Diego to Carlsbad, CA in Carlsbad is the COASTER line. It leaves the Santa Fe Depot station at 4:40 PM.
How much is the train fare from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA?
The ride from San Diego to Carlsbad, CA costs $0.00.
