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How to get fromCarlsbad to Imperial Beachby train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train, tram

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    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train Coaster
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to Palm Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 57m
    $6–24

  2. Bus, line 901 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    2. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to 9th St & Palm Avbus bus 901
    2h 57m
    $16–25

  3. Drive 45.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Imperial Beachcar car 45.8 mi
    51 min
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Imperial Beachtaxi taxi 45.8 mi
    51 min
    $200–250

  5. Line 101 bus, tram, line 901 bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the tram from UTC Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 1st Av & Broadway to 9th St & Palm Avbus bus 901
    3h 37m
    $6–25

Carlsbad to Imperial Beach by train, tram, and bus

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Imperial Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to 9th St & Palm Av via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 2h 57m.

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