What is the travel distance from El Paso to Carlsbad?

The distance between the two cities is 134 miles (216 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Paso to Carlsbad?

The majority of buses traveling from El Paso to Carlsbad start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Food Jet South Carlsbad Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Carlsbad?

Once in Carlsbad, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Champions & Legends Golf Courses, Legoland California, Aviara Golf Club, Carlsbad Skateboard Park and Sea Life Aquarium.

Bus El Paso to Carlsbad from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for El Paso to Carlsbad on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:15pm	Greyhound Station	3h 10m	4:25pm	Carlsbad (Road Runner Express #1)	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:09 AM MST.

Get from El Paso to Carlsbad

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

140 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound El Paso Carlsbad recent customer reviews

I bought a ticket I wasn’t able to use. I bought it that same day to depart and I didn’t at least have a grace period for it to try to work things out or exchange it.

Omar S.

February 2, 2020

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in El Paso and Carlsbad?

Stops in El Paso

A - Greyhound Station

B - Tornado Bus Station

Stops in Carlsbad

A - Food Jet South Carlsbad Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from El Paso, US to Carlsbad, NM by bus

What is the travel distance from El Paso to Carlsbad?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from El Paso to Carlsbad?
What are the best sights and things to do in Carlsbad?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$39

11/18

$50

Today

$50

11/20

$46

11/21

$40

11/22

$44

11/23

No data

11/24

No data

The cheapest trip from El Paso, US to Carlsbad, NM was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from El Paso, US to Carlsbad, NM, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $50 for a bus ticket from El Paso, US to Carlsbad, NM based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-21.