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How to get fromCarlsbad to Ensenadaby train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Ensenada by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    3h 41m
    $318–815

  2. Line 101 bus, tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    6h 57m
    $314–809

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ensenadabus bus
    5h 30m
    $327–1,010

  4. Drive 184.6 km

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Ensenadacar car 184.6 km
    2h 19m
    $355–513

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus bus Los Angeles
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus bus
    5h 46m
    $492–835

Carlsbad to Ensenada by train, tram, bus, and foot

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 201.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Ensenada, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Ensenada via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal, and Tijuana International Airport in around 5h 46m.

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