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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CA will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 1 buses that leave Irvine, CA for Carlsbad, CA on Wed, Nov 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CA buses for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:40 PM Irvine, CA | 1h00 | 3:40 PM Carlsbad, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CA
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Buses from Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:34, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 06:34 |
Last bus 22:05 |
Bus providers: Greyhound from Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CAYou can travel by bus between Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CA with Greyhound for as low as $18 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Irvine, CA to Carlsbad, CA
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