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Encinitas to Carlsbad buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Encinitas and Carlsbad takes 27 min and the fastest bus takes 21 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Encinitas 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.

27 min
Duration
9 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Encinitas to Carlsbad bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Encinitas and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Encinitas is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 11:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 22 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Encinitas to Carlsbad? 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.

Map of how to get from Encinitas to Carlsbad.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8.6 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

North County Transit operates a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 26 min.

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