How long is the commute from Carlsbad, CA?
Workers who live in Carlsbad, CA take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
31.9% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 31.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Carlsbad get to work
| Means of transportation | Carlsbad | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.6% (±1.9 points) | 65.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±1.2 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.9% (±2.0 points) | 18.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Carlsbad, the average commute is higher than in San Diego County (25.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carlsbad, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Diego County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Diego County, Carlsbad ranks 25 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 570 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carlsbad
| Vehicles available | Carlsbad | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±1.0 points) | 5.5% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% (±1.9 points) | 30.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% (±2.1 points) | 39.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.8% (±1.5 points) | 24.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Carlsbad, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Diego County (5.5%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Carlsbad
| Carlsbad | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.9% (±2.0 points) | 18.7% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.7 points) | 97.6% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±0.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carlsbad, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in San Diego County (94.9%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Carlsbad
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | — | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Lake San Marcos | 4.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Vista | 4.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Encinitas | 5.6 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| San Marcos | 6.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Oceanside | 6.7 mi | 28.7 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Harmony Grove | 8.7 mi | 34.6 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 8.7 mi | 32.4 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Pendleton South | 9.4 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake San Marcos, CA (23.5 minutes), Encinitas, CA (24.7 minutes), Camp Pendleton South, CA (19.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oceanside, CA (28.7 minutes), Harmony Grove, CA (34.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Crest | 29.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 20 | Oceanside | 28.7 minutes (±0.8) |
| 21 | Chula Vista | 28.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 22 | Rancho San Diego | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 23 | Escondido | 27.5 minutes (±0.5) |
| 24 | Borrego Springs | 27.4 minutes (±10.5) |
| 25 (tie) | Carlsbad | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 25 (tie) | Imperial Beach | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 27 | Descanso | 27.0 minutes (±7.2) |
| 28 | La Presa | 26.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Santee | 26.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Vista | 26.7 minutes (±0.8) |
| 31 | San Marcos | 26.5 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in San Diego County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Carlsbad
How long is the average commute in Carlsbad?
Workers who live in Carlsbad, CA take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carlsbad without a car?
3.2% of households in Carlsbad have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carlsbad?
31.9% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Carlsbad worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlsbad city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlsbad city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlsbad city, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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