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Journey Information
There are 47 intercity buses per day from East Los Angeles to Carlsbad. Traveling by bus from East Los Angeles to Carlsbad usually takes around 2 hours and 13 minutes, but the fastest Calimex bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 76 mi (122 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $39.85 |
| Trips per day | 47 |
| Most frequent service | Calimex |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from East Los Angeles to Carlsbad?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from East Los Angeles to Carlsbad. 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 | 47 | 2h 14m | $40.12 |
Book Calimex from East Los Angeles to Carlsbad from $40. There are 47 trips per day offered by Calimex from East Los Angeles to Carlsbad and you can expect on average to pay for a Calimex ticket to Carlsbad. In East Los Angeles, Calimex departs to Carlsbad from 3949 Dennison St and 2 other stations. In Carlsbad, Calimex arrives at 665 Palomar Airport Road and 3 other stations.
An average trip on Calimex from East Los Angeles to Carlsbad takes 2 hours and 14 minutes , while the fastest available Calimex trip will get you to Carlsbad in 2 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Calimex offers 48 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Carlsbad.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 13 minutes to cover the 76 miles from East Los Angeles to Carlsbad. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 10 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, 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 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from East Los Angeles to Carlsbad, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in East Los Angeles?
Main departure station: 3949 Dennison St
Buses to Carlsbad leave from 3 stations in East Los Angeles.
All bus stations in East Los Angeles:
3949 Dennison St
452 South Ditman Ave
1231 S Atlantic Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in Carlsbad?
Main arrival station: 665 Palomar Airport Road
Buses arrive in Carlsbad at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Carlsbad:
665 Palomar Airport Road
4986 Avenida Encinas
1145 Carlsbad Village Drive
755 Raintree Drive
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