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Journey Information
There are 160 intercity buses per day from Carlsbad to San Clemente. Traveling by bus from Carlsbad to San Clemente usually takes around 24 minutes, but the fastest Calimex bus can make the trip in 20 minutes.
| Distance | 24 mi (39 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $30.86 |
| Trips per day | 160 |
| Most frequent service | Calimex |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Carlsbad to San Clemente?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Carlsbad to San Clemente. Calimex connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calimex | 160 | 0h 25m | $39.03 |
Book Calimex from Carlsbad to San Clemente from $31. There are 160 trips per day offered by Calimex from Carlsbad to San Clemente and you can expect on average to pay for a Calimex ticket to San Clemente. In Carlsbad, Calimex departs to San Clemente from 665 Palomar Airport Road and 4 other stations. In San Clemente, Calimex arrives at 504 Avenida De La Estrella and 7 other stations.
An average trip on Calimex from Carlsbad to San Clemente takes 0 hours and 25 minutes , while the fastest available Calimex trip will get you to San Clemente in 0 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Calimex offers 160 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to San Clemente.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 24 minutes to cover the 24 miles from Carlsbad to San Clemente. However, the fastest bus only takes 20 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Carlsbad to San Clemente for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Carlsbad to San Clemente, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Carlsbad?
Main departure station: 665 Palomar Airport Road
Buses to San Clemente leave from 5 stations in Carlsbad.
All bus stations in Carlsbad:
665 Palomar Airport Road
1145 Carlsbad Village Drive
755 Raintree Drive
4986 Avenida Encinas
810 Tamarack Avenue
Where does the bus arrive in San Clemente?
Main arrival station: Avenida Vista Hermosa
Buses arrive in San Clemente at 8 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in San Clemente:
Avenida Vista Hermosa
590 Camino De Estrella
76 Gas Station
529 East Avenida Pico
1626 North El Camino Real
2400 S El Camino Real
504 Avenida De La Estrella
3971 South El Camino Real
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