How to get from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train?

From Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train

To get from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Carlsbad, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 280 bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station station to Broadway & Kettner Bl 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 18 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carlsbad, CA on the Moovit app.

138min$9.00
Bus - 280
280
Train - COASTER
Bus - 445
445
Walk to Carlsbad, CA
Leaves from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
  • 2
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Downtown Sd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & Kettner Bl
    ID 10833
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    80 yd • 1 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 Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Carlsbad, CA

The distance between Rancho Bernardo Transit Station and Carlsbad, CA is approximately 60 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Carlsbad, CA

To check the bus and train schedule from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Carlsbad, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rancho Bernardo Transit Station) and destination (Carlsbad, CA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Carlsbad, CA?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 280, Train line COASTER, Bus line 445.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rancho Bernardo Transit Station 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 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Carlsbad, CA?

    The 280 bus line goes from Broadway & Kettner Bl station near Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in San Diego to Santa Fe Depot. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Santa Fe Depot near Carlsbad, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Carlsbad, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Rancho Bernardo Transit Station and Carlsbad, CA by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to get to Carlsbad, CA?

    Get on the 280 bus from the Broadway & Kettner Bl stop near Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rancho Bernardo Transit Station and Carlsbad, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Santa Fe Depot, which is closest to Carlsbad, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Carlsbad, CA?

    The ride from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Carlsbad, CA costs $9.00.

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