The bus between San Diego and Carlsbad takes 41h 15m. There is at least one bus per day from San Diego 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 once daily between San Diego and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 10:10 PM at night, and the last departure from San Diego is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 4:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Ana and take an average of 41h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from San Diego 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.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at Carlsbad station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 15m.
San Diego to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Carlsbad station.
Book your San Diego to Carlsbad bus tickets online with Amtrak, CBX Cross Border Express and Greyhound USA.
The distance between San Diego and Carlsbad is 1,211.7 km. The road distance is 1,773 km.
You can take a bus from San Diego to Carlsbad via Santa Ana, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 24h 9m.
