There are 5 ways to get from Murrieta to Carlsbad by bus, shuttle, tram, train, 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.
Line 23 bus, shuttle, tram
best- Take the bus from Juniper 41717 to Promenade Mallbus 23
- Take a shuttle bus from Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Coast Hwy Stationtram
4h 27m$20–36Drive 38.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Murrieta to Carlsbadcar 38.3 mi
46 min$7–11Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Centerbus 206
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
4h 36m$14–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Murrieta to Carlsbadtaxi 38.3 mi
46 min$150–180Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015
- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus 101
5h 31m$12–22
Murrieta to Carlsbad by bus, shuttle, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murrieta to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Murrieta to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Murrieta to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. and arriving at Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av via Promenade Mall, Temecula Bus Stop and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Murrieta and Carlsbad is 67 miles. The road distance is 38.5 miles.
The best way to get from Murrieta to Carlsbad without a car is to line 23 bus and shuttle and tram which takes 4h 27m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Murrieta to Carlsbad, including transfers.
Murrieta to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Temecula Bus Stop station.
Murrieta to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Murrieta to Carlsbad is 38 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Murrieta to Carlsbad.
There are 877+ hotels available in Carlsbad.
What companies run services between Murrieta, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av via Promenade Mall, Moreno + Front, Temecula Bus Stop, San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UCSD Central Campus Station, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Coast Hwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Juniper 41717 to Promenade Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Shuttle from Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
Finish Line Taxi
- Phone
- +1 951-473-0333
Temecula - Murrieta Local Taxi
- Phone
- +1 951-699-5555
- Website
- temeculataxi.com
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