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How to get fromImperial Beach to Carlsbadby tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train Coaster
    2h 46m

  2. Line 901 bus, tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 1st Av & Broadwaybus bus 901
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UTC Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus bus 101
    3h 50m
    $6–25

  3. Line 901 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 901
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus bus Tijuana
    3h 15m
    $14–25

  4. Drive 46.4 mi

    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to Carlsbadcar car 46.4 mi
    50 min
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imperial Beach to Carlsbadtaxi taxi 46.4 mi
    50 min
    $200–250

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  • Distance: 51.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 3h 15m.

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