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Mission Viejo to Carlsbad Bus Schedule
Bus from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad: Journey Information
There are 21 intercity buses per day from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad. Traveling by bus from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad usually takes around 51 minutes, but the fastest Futura Net bus can make the trip in 38 minutes.
| Distance | 35 mi (57 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 38m |
| Cheapest price | $45.88 |
| Trips per day | 21 |
| Most frequent service | ExpressOne Shuttles |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, ExpressOne Shuttles usually offers more choice, with 15 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressOne Shuttles | 15 | 1h 0m | $48.66 |
| Futura Net | 8 | 0h 38m | $45.88 |
Book ExpressOne Shuttles from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad from $49. There are 15 ExpressOne Shuttles schedules from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad and you can expect on average to pay for a ExpressOne Shuttles ticket to Carlsbad. In Mission Viejo, ExpressOne Shuttles departs to Carlsbad from Msn Viejo Marguerite La Paz and no other station. In Carlsbad, ExpressOne Shuttles arrives at Carlsbad Blvd and no other station.
An average trip on ExpressOne Shuttles from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad takes 1 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available ExpressOne Shuttles trip will get you to Carlsbad in 0 hours and 38 minutes .
On weekends, ExpressOne Shuttles offers 15 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Carlsbad.
Book Futura Net from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad from $46. There are 8 Futura Net schedules from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad and you can expect on average to pay for a Futura Net ticket to Carlsbad. In Mission Viejo, Futura Net departs to Carlsbad from Msn Viejo Alicia Pkwy and no other station. In Carlsbad, Futura Net arrives at Carlsbad Carlsbad Vlg Dr & Harding St and no other station.
An average trip on Futura Net from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad takes 0 hours and 38 minutes .
On weekends, Futura Net offers 8 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Carlsbad.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad
The bus takes an average of 51 minutes to cover the 57 kilometers from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad. However, the fastest bus only takes 38 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Carlsbad at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Mission Viejo to Carlsbad, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Mission Viejo?
Main departure station: Msn Viejo Marguerite La Paz
Mission Viejo has two bus stations with service to Carlsbad.
All bus stations in Mission Viejo:
Msn Viejo Marguerite La Paz
Msn Viejo Alicia Pkwy
Where does the bus arrive in Carlsbad?
Main arrival station: Carlsbad Blvd
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Carlsbad.
Bus stations in Carlsbad:
Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad Carlsbad Vlg Dr & Harding St
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