How to get from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach by bus, cable car and train?

By bus, cable car and train

To get from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach 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 Palm Avenue Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

195min$0.00
Bus - 302
302
Train - COASTER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Imperial Beach
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
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75007
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Imperial Beach
    Walk to
    Imperial Beach
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and cable car

To get from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach 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 Palm Avenue Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

225min$0.00
Bus - 302
302
Bus - 101
101
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Imperial Beach
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
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75007
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Imperial Beach
    Walk to
    Imperial Beach
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach

The distance between Carlsbad, San Diego and Imperial Beach, San Diego is approximately 59.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach, San Diego

Imperial Beach is located at Imperial Beach, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St.

Bus stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Imperial Beach Bl & Emory St
  • 9th St & Ebony Av
  • Imperial Beach Bl & 8th St

Cable Car stations close to Imperial Beach:

  • Palm Avenue Station
  • Palomar Street Station
  • Iris Avenue Station

Related Routes

By bus and cable car

To get from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach 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 Palm Avenue Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

225min$0.00
Bus - 302
302
Bus - 101
101
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Imperial Beach
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
    Palm Avenue Station
    ID 75007
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Imperial Beach
    Walk to
    Imperial Beach
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line COASTER, Bus line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach?

    The alternative route takes 225 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line 101, Bus line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and Imperial Beach 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 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Carlsbad and Imperial Beach in San Diego by bus, train and cable car is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carlsbad to get to Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach in San Diego?

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

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

    The ride from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach costs $0.00.

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