Carlsbad, CA Commuting


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Carlsbad, CA is a city located on the Pacific Coast in northern San Diego County. It is a popular destination for its beaches, golf courses, and outdoor activities. The city is easily accessible by public transportation, with multiple options available for residents and visitors alike. The North County Transit District provides bus services to and from locations in Carlsbad and nearby cities, while Amtrak offers train service to locations throughout California. For those preferring to take the wheel themselves, the city has access to multiple highways and freeways that connect it to major cities nearby. Additionally, taxi services are available in the city for easy transportation around Carlsbad or anywhere else within San Diego County. With the wide range of public transportation options available in Carlsbad, visitors can easily explore all that the city has to offer without having to worry about traffic or parking problems.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carlsbad takes 28.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Carlsbad get to work:
- 76.7% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 12.3% work from home
- 1.8% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationCarlsbad, CaliforniaUnited States
  27.826.8
  Commute Mode
  69.2%73.2%
  5.2%8.6%
  1.0%4.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  1.4%2.5%
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I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 3 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

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