There are 4 ways to get from Temecula to Carlsbad by shuttle, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, tram
best- Take a shuttle bus from Temecula, CA - 28266 Old Town Front St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYLas Vegas
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Coast Hwy Stationtram Sprinter
1h 41m$20–32Drive 32 mi
cheapest- Drive from Temecula to Carlsbadcar 32 mi
39 min$6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Avbus 101
3h 10m$11–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Temecula to Carlsbadtaxi 32 mi
39 min$120–150
Temecula to Carlsbad by shuttle and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Temecula to Carlsbad is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Temecula to Carlsbad is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Temecula to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Temecula Bus Stop and arriving at Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av via UTC Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Temecula and Carlsbad is 50 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.
The best way to get from Temecula to Carlsbad without a car is to shuttle and tram which takes 1h 41m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Temecula to Carlsbad, including transfers.
Temecula to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Temecula Bus Stop station.
Temecula to Carlsbad bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temecula to Carlsbad is 32 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Temecula to Carlsbad.
There are 882+ hotels available in Carlsbad.
What companies run services between Temecula, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av via San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UTC Station, and UTC Transit Center in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Coast Hwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 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
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Finish Line Taxi
- Phone
- +1 951-473-0333
Temecula - Murrieta Local Taxi
- Phone
- +1 951-699-5555
- Website
- temeculataxi.com
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