The average bus between National City and Carlsbad takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from National City 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 3 times a day between National City and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from National City is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at 12th & Imperial Transit Center and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from National City to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from National City station and arriving at Carlsbad station via 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
National City to Carlsbad bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from 8th St & E Av station.
National City to Carlsbad bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between National City and Carlsbad is 58.3 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from 8th St & E Av to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2h 51m.
