There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Temecula by tram, shuttle, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, shuttle
best- Take the tram from Coast Hwy Station to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front StCbx
2h 21m$20–32Drive 32.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carlsbad to Temeculacar 32.2 mi
38 min$6–9Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain Coaster
- Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2015
3h 8m$12–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Temeculataxi 32.2 mi
38 min$120–150Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2015
3h 52m$10–20
Carlsbad to Temecula by tram and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Temecula is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Temecula is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Temecula. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave and arriving at Temecula Bus Stop via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Carlsbad and Temecula is 51 miles. The road distance is 32.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Temecula without a car is to tram and shuttle which takes 2h 21m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Carlsbad to Temecula, including transfers.
Carlsbad to Temecula bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave station.
Carlsbad to Temecula bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at UTC Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Temecula is 32 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Carlsbad to Temecula.
There are 232+ hotels available in Temecula.
What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Temecula, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave to Temecula Bus Stop via UTC Transit Center, UTC Station, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, and San Diego in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Coast Hwy Station to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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