The average bus between Carlsbad and Imperial Beach takes 2h 43m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Carlsbad and Imperial Beach. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlsbad is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Imperial Beach at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Imperial Beach. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad station and arriving at Imperial Beach station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Carlsbad to Imperial Beach bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to Imperial Beach bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at 9th St & Palm Av station.
The distance between Carlsbad and Imperial Beach is 67.6 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to 9th St & Palm Av via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 2h 57m.