The San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Metro Area offers a range of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. Public transportation systems include the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), North County Transit District (NCTD), and San Diego Coaster, which connects downtown San Diego to Oceanside. Additionally, the MTS and NCTD operate the region’s bus network that covers much of the area. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains provide convenient connections to Anaheim, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and other cities throughout California. For those who prefer to travel between cities by car, Interstate 5 runs through most of San Diego from north to south and State Route 78 connects Oceanside with Escondido in the east. There are also numerous taxi services available around the metro area. Finally, ridesharing apps such as Uber or Lyft are very popular among locals and visitors alike in San Diego-Carlsbad CA Metro Area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad Metro Area takes 25.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad Metro Area get to work:
- 76.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.9% carpool with others
- 7.0% work from home
- 3.1% take mass transit