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Bus San Francisco to Carlsbad: Trip Overview

Bus San Francisco to Carlsbad: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$224
Average bus trip duration1d 16h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure6:35 AM
Distance1088 miles (1754 km)
Latest bus departure11:05 PM

San Francisco to Carlsbad Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures7
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:35AM - 11:05PM
Minimum Price$155
Average Ticket Price$224
Minimum Trip Duration1d7h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d16h
Distance1088 miles (1754 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Francisco - Carlsbad

The bus is the best choice to get to Carlsbad without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from San Francisco to Carlsbad takes around 1d 16h, but you can get there in as little as 1d 7h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 1091 miles (1760 km) that separate the two cities.

About 1091 miles (1760 km) separate San Francisco and Carlsbad.

You can choose from 7 travel times and travel with FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses running from San Francisco to Carlsbad may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from San Francisco to Carlsbad by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 6:35 AM and ending at 11:05 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from San Francisco to Carlsbad leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and arrive at Food Jet South Carlsbad Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $155.

The average price of a one-way ticket from San Francisco to Carlsbad is $224. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $155 and $348, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

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

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from San Francisco to Carlsbad. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Francisco to Carlsbad.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Francisco to Carlsbad, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Francisco to Carlsbad.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Francisco to Carlsbad, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Carlsbad to San Francisco

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