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Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center
Anaheim’s main museum campus with rotating art, history, and cultural exhibitions in a restored Carnegie building and nearby gallery spaces.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Carlsbad, CA to Anaheim, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlsbad, CA to Anaheim, CA will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 3 buses that leave Carlsbad, CA for Anaheim, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 92 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 48 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlsbad, CA to Anaheim, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$33 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Carlsbad, CA to Anaheim, CA:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carlsbad, CA to Anaheim, CA costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Anaheim, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 12m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:38AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:43AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:43AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:43PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:38PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:38PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:38AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Carlsbad, CA to Anaheim, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:50 PM Carlsbad, CA | 0h53 | 4:43 PM Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:50 AM Carlsbad, CA | 0h48 | 1:38 AM Anaheim, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Carlsbad, CA to Anaheim, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:14, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 48m.
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 48m |
First bus 6:14 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Anaheim’s main museum campus with rotating art, history, and cultural exhibitions in a restored Carnegie building and nearby gallery spaces.
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A major resort park with Pixar, Marvel, and California-themed areas, highly popular for immersive design, rides, and evening entertainment.
One of the most photogenic and highly regarded themed areas in Disney California Adventure, especially famous at sunset and after dark.
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A classic SoCal burrito with grilled beef, rice, beans, salsa, and cheese, reflecting Anaheim's strong Mexican and taqueria culture.
A regional favorite packed with carne asada and French fries, popular across Southern California and easy to find around Anaheim.
An established upscale restaurant known for refined American cuisine, steaks, and an elegant ranch-inspired dining room.
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Moderate for U.S. tourism. Theme park areas and hotels raise costs, but casual dining and chain options help balance daily spending.
Restaurants: 15-20% standard, 20%+ for great service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshare: 10-15% or round up. Hotel staff: USD 1-5 depending on service. Not usually needed for counter service.
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