The average bus between Dallas and Carlsbad takes 39h 58m and the fastest bus takes 37h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dallas to Carlsbad. 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 twice daily between Dallas and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 12:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dallas is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachman Station and take an average of 39h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Dallas station and arriving at Carlsbad station via Los Angeles Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 58m.
Dallas to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), depart from Dallas Bus Station.
Dallas to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
The distance between Dallas and Carlsbad is 1,913.9 km. The road distance is 2,475 km.
You can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 35h 30m.