What is the distance between Las Vegas and Carlsbad?

About 675 miles (1089 km) separate Las Vegas and Carlsbad.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Las Vegas to Carlsbad?

If you're headed to Carlsbad from Las Vegas, chances are that your bus will leave from South Strip Transfer Terminal and arrive at Food Jet South Carlsbad Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Carlsbad?

Once in Carlsbad, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Sea Life Aquarium, Champions & Legends Golf Courses, Carlsbad Village Faire, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center and Legoland California.

Bus Las Vegas to Carlsbad from $105 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Las Vegas to Carlsbad on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:10am	Henderson (Galleria at Sunset)	1d 9h	4:25pm	Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:45pm	Strip	1d	4:25pm	Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30pm	Strip	1d 18h	4:25pm	Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)	No tags
	12:35am	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	1d 10h	12:10pm	Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)	No tags
	2:00pm	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	1d 1h	4:25pm	Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 7:41 AM PST.

Get from Las Vegas to Carlsbad

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

672 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,355 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,208 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Las Vegas and Carlsbad?

Stops in Las Vegas

A - South Strip Transfer Terminal

B - Edmond Town Center

C - Las Vegas Airport

D - Harrahs Casino

E - Caesar's Palace

F - 1st St

Stops in Carlsbad

A - Food Jet South Carlsbad Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Las Vegas, NV, US to Carlsbad, NM by bus

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What are the best sights and things to do in Carlsbad?

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The cheapest trip from Las Vegas, NV, US to Carlsbad, NM was searched and found on Nov 8, 2025 with a price of $124

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

You can expect to pay from $124 to $125 for a bus ticket from Las Vegas, NV, US to Carlsbad, NM based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-11-08.

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