What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Carlsbad?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Carlsbad?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Carlsbad is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Carlsbad?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Del Mar to Carlsbad?

The distance between Del Mar and Carlsbad is 15 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Carlsbad without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Carlsbad without a car is to line 101 bus which takes 56 min and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Carlsbad?

The line 101 bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Carlsbad bus from?

Del Mar to Carlsbad bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Camino Del Mar & 15th St station.

Where does the Del Mar to Carlsbad bus arrive?

Del Mar to Carlsbad bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Carlsbad?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Carlsbad is 17 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Del Mar to Carlsbad.

Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 786+ hotels available in Carlsbad.

Del Mar to Carlsbad - 4 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to Carlsbad by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 101 bus
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1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus 101
56 min
$2–5
Line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Drbus 101
2. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 18m
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Del Mar to Carlsbadtaxi 16.8 mi
21 min
$50–65
Drive 16.8 mi
1. Drive from Del Mar to Carlsbadcar 16.8 mi
21 min
$4–5

Del Mar to Carlsbad by bus

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Distance: 15.4 mi
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

North County Transit operates a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 56 min.

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