How to get from Carlsbad to National City by bus, cable car and train?

By bus, cable car and train

To get from Carlsbad to National City 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 America Plaza Station station to 8th Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Bus - 302
302
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Walk to National City
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
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside
    130 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
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to cable car station
    Walk to cable car station
    America Plaza Station
    ID 75084
    170 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
    8th Street Station
    ID 75017
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to National City
    Walk to
    National City
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Carlsbad to National City in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 929 bus from 1st Av & Broadway station to 8th St & National City Bl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Bus - 302
302
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 929
929
Walk to National City
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
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside
    130 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
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st Av & Broadway
    ID 12751
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 929929
    Wait for bus
    929
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & National City Bl
    ID 10593
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to National City
    Walk to
    National City
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlsbad to National City
The distance between Carlsbad, San Diego and National City, San Diego is approximately 51.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlsbad to National City 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 National City, San Diego

National City is located at National City, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is 24th Street Station.

Bus stations close to National City:

  • D Av & E 7th St
  • D Av & E 8th St
  • 8th St & C Av

Cable Car stations close to National City:

  • 24th Street Station
  • Pacific Fleet Station
  • 8th Street Station
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Carlsbad to National City in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train 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 929 bus from 1st Av & Broadway station to 8th St & National City Bl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Bus - 302
302
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 929
929
Walk to National City
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
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oceanside
    130 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
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st Av & Broadway
    ID 12751
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 929929
    Wait for bus
    929
    Iris Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St & National City Bl
    ID 10593
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to National City
    Walk to
    National City
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to National City?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlsbad to National City?

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 929.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carlsbad and National City 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 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carlsbad to National City 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 National City in San Diego

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

    The total travel time between Carlsbad and National City in San Diego by bus, train and cable car is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carlsbad to get to National City 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 National City in San Diego?

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

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