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 COASTER train and finally take the BLUE cable car from Santa Fe Depot station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

145min$0.00
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
    16 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
    Santa Fe Depot
    ID 75082
    110 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
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chula Vista
    Walk to
    Chula Vista
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Carlsbad to Chula Vista by bus and cable car

To get from Carlsbad to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 302 bus from Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station to Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the BLUE cable car from Nobel Drive Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

175min$0.00
Bus - 302
302
Bus - 101
101
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
    Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd
    ID 21309
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd
    ID 21013
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13024
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77776
    220 yd • 3 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
    55 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 53.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 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.

Public transit stations close to Carlsbad

Carlsbad is located at Carlsbad, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375).

Bus stations close to Carlsbad:

  • Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375)
  • El Camino Real & Marron Rd
  • Marron Rd & El Camino Real

Public transit stations close to Chula Vista, San Diego

Chula Vista is located at Chula Vista, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is E Street Transit Center.

Bus stations close to Chula Vista:

  • E Street Transit Center
  • Woodlawn Av & E St
  • Woodlawn Av & F St

Cable Car stations close to Chula Vista:

  • E Street Station
  • H Street Station
  • 24th Street Station

Related Routes

From Carlsbad to Chula Vista by bus and cable car

To get from Carlsbad to Chula Vista in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one cable car line: take the 302 bus from Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station to Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the BLUE cable car from Nobel Drive Station station to E Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

175min$0.00
Bus - 302
302
Bus - 101
101
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
    Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd
    ID 21309
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Hwy & Oceanside Blvd
    ID 21013
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Va / Ucsd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
    ID 13024
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    Nobel Drive Station
    ID 77776
    220 yd • 3 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
    55 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 145 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line COASTER, Bus line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line 101, Bus 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 25 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 25 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.

  • How much is the total bus, train and cable car fare from Carlsbad to Chula Vista?

    The ride from Carlsbad to Chula Vista costs $0.00.

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