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How to get from Carlsbad to San Diego by bus and light rail?

From Carlsbad to San Diego by bus and light rail

To get from Carlsbad to San Diego in San Diego, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 302 bus from Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPRINTER light rail and finally take the 235 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Broadway & 4th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

168min$0.00
Bus - 302
302
Light Rail - SPRINTER
SPRINTER
Bus - 235
235
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
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    29 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - SPRINTERSPRINTER
    Wait for light rail
    SPRINTER
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Escondido Transit Center
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Broadway & 4th Av
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 4th Av
    ID 10841
    69 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Carlsbad to San Diego by bus

To get from Carlsbad to San Diego in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 302 bus from Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 305 bus and finally take the 235 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Broadway & 4th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

168min$0.00
Bus - 302
302
Bus - 305
305
Bus - 235
235
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
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Broadway & 4th Av
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 4th Av
    ID 10841
    69 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carlsbad to San Diego
The distance between Carlsbad, San Diego and San Diego, San Diego is approximately 57.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlsbad to San Diego by bus and light rail, 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 San Diego, San Diego

San Diego is located at San Diego, San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & 4th Av.

Bus stations close to San Diego:

  • Broadway & 4th Av
  • Broadway & 5th Av
  • Broadway & 3rd Av

Cable Car stations close to San Diego:

  • Fifth Avenue Station
  • Civic Center Station
  • Courthouse Station

From Carlsbad to San Diego by bus

To get from Carlsbad to San Diego in San Diego, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 302 bus from Marron Rd & El Camino Real (2375) station to Vista Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 305 bus and finally take the 235 bus from Escondido Transit Center station to Broadway & 4th Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

168min$0.00
Bus - 302
302
Bus - 305
305
Bus - 235
235
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
    Vista
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vista Transit Center
    ID 1
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Escondido
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Escondido Transit Center
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Downtown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Broadway & 4th Av
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 4th Av
    ID 10841
    69 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Carlsbad to San Diego?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 235.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carlsbad to San Diego?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line 305, Bus line 235.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

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

    The 302 bus line goes from Vista station near Carlsbad to Vista Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Vista Transit Center station near San Diego in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlsbad to San Diego in San Diego by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Carlsbad and San Diego in San Diego by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Carlsbad to San Diego?

    The ride from Carlsbad to San Diego costs $0.00.

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