How to get from Carlsbad to Chula Vista by bus, cable car and train?

From Carlsbad to Chula Vista by bus, cable car and train

To get from Carlsbad to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 302 bus from Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from Old Town Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The bus, cable car and train schedule from Carlsbad may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Chula Vista on the Moovit app.

137min
Bus - 302
302
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carlsbad
  • 2
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75043
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carlsbad to Chula Vista by bus, cable car and train via 302, COASTER and BLUE

To get from Carlsbad to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 302 bus from Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from America Plaza Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from Carlsbad may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Chula Vista on the Moovit app.

132min$9.00
Bus - 302
302
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carlsbad
  • 2
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlsbad to Chula Vista

The distance between Carlsbad, San Diego and Chula Vista, San Diego is approximately 53.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlsbad to Chula Vista by bus, cable car and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Cable Car And Train schedule from Carlsbad to Chula Vista

To check the bus, cable car and train schedule from Carlsbad to Chula Vista using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Carlsbad) and destination (Chula Vista), 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 Carlsbad to Chula Vista by bus, cable car and train via 302, COASTER and BLUE

To get from Carlsbad to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line: take the 302 bus from Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station to Oceanside Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COASTER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from America Plaza Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, cable car and train schedule from Carlsbad may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, cable car and train schedule to Chula Vista on the Moovit app.

132min$9.00
Bus - 302
302
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Chula Vista
Leaves from Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carlsbad
  • 2
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Oceanside
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside Transit Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - COASTERCOASTER
    Wait for train
    COASTER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Fe Depot
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    San Ysidro
  • 9
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    E Street Station
    ID 75013
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Chula Vista?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 302, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Cable Car line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlsbad to Chula Vista?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 302, Train line COASTER, Cable Car line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Chula Vista in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one cable car line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carlsbad to Chula Vista in San Diego?

    The 302 bus line goes from Oceanside station near Carlsbad to Oceanside Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one cable car line till Oceanside Transit Center station near Chula Vista in San Diego.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlsbad to Chula Vista in San Diego by bus, train and cable car?

    The total travel time between Carlsbad and Chula Vista in San Diego by bus, train and cable car is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carlsbad to get to Chula Vista in San Diego?

    Get on the 302 bus from the Oceanside stop near Carlsbad in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carlsbad and Chula Vista in San Diego?

    Get off the bus at the Oceanside Transit Center station, which is closest to Chula Vista in San Diego.

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