Poway to Carlsbad Buses

Poway to Carlsbad buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Poway and Carlsbad takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. There is a bus service every few hours from Poway 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.

3h 6m
Duration: 43 mi
Distance: $20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Line 945 bus, line 305 bus, line 302 bus

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Take the bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 945
Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Vista Transit Center Stall 7bus 305
Take the bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 4 to Coast Hwy & Vista Waybus 302

3h 11m

$8–20

Poway to Carlsbad bus times

Buses run hourly between Poway and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poway is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Rancho Bernardo Transit Station and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 4m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 4m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 4m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 4m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 4m • 3 changes
6:36 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 7m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:27 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 46m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 54m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:27 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 46m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 10m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 54m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 12:49 PM
3h 7m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poway 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.

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Line 945 bus, line 305 bus, line 302 bus

Poway to Carlsbad bus times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:44 AM

6:36 AM → 9:46 AM

7:37 AM → 10:46 AM

8:07 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:44 AM

6:36 AM → 9:46 AM

7:37 AM → 10:46 AM

8:07 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:44 AM

6:36 AM → 9:46 AM

7:37 AM → 10:46 AM

8:07 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:44 AM

6:36 AM → 9:46 AM

7:37 AM → 10:46 AM

8:07 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:44 AM

6:36 AM → 9:46 AM

7:37 AM → 10:46 AM

8:07 AM → 11:14 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:27 AM → 10:13 AM

8:10 AM → 11:20 AM

8:57 AM → 11:51 AM

9:42 AM → 12:49 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:27 AM → 10:13 AM

8:10 AM → 11:20 AM

8:57 AM → 11:51 AM

9:42 AM → 12:49 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station

Bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Vista Transit Center Stall 7

Bus from Vista Transit Center Stall 4 to Coast Hwy & Vista Way

Bus trips from Poway

Bus trips to Carlsbad

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