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How to get fromNational City to Carlsbadby tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train Coaster
    2h 14m

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus bus 101
    3h
    $4–17

  3. Line 929 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 8th St & E Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 929
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Oceansidebus bus Tijuana
    2h 51m
    $14–25

  4. Drive 38.4 mi

    1. Drive from National City to Carlsbadcar car 38.4 mi
    42 min
    $7–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from National City to Carlsbadtaxi taxi 38.4 mi
    42 min
    $170–210

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  • Distance: 43.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 8th St & E Av to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 2h 51m.

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