Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Carlsbad, NM

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One passenger / one way

  • Departure time: October 23 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: October 24 at
    Destination city: Carlsbad
    Destination location: Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 23 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Arrival time: October 24 at
    Destination city: Carlsbad
    Destination location: Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 23 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: October 24 at
    Destination city: Carlsbad
    Destination location: Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 23 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: October 25 at
    Destination city: Carlsbad
    Destination location: Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 6 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: April 7 at
    Destination city: Carlsbad
    Destination location: Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Diego, CA, US to Carlsbad, NM: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$102
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure7:15am
Distance1215 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Carlsbad Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Carlsbad, NM

  1. How far is San Diego from Carlsbad?

    The distance between San Diego and Carlsbad is approximately 1214 km (753 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Carlsbad?

    Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to Food Jet South Carlsbad Bus Station in Carlsbad.

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