Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Carlsbad, NM

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Next departures for San Diego to Carlsbad on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)No tags
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)No tags
Greyhound
Greyhound Bus Stop
Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)No tags

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Bus San Diego, CA, US to Carlsbad, NM: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$92
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance1215 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Carlsbad Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Carlsbad, NM

  1. How far is San Diego from Carlsbad?

    The distance between San Diego and Carlsbad is approximately 1214 km (753 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Carlsbad?

    Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to Food Jet South Carlsbad Bus Station in Carlsbad.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Carlsbad, NM was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of US$66

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Carlsbad, NM, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$66 to US$88 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Carlsbad, NM based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$66 which is on 2025-10-08.

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