The Udupi to Karad bus route covers approximately 540 kms and takes about 11 hrs 26 mins. A total of 27 direct buses operated by 7 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 12:25, and the last bus leaves at 19:30.
Major boarding points in Udupi include Ambagilu Bus Stand, Cpc Plaza, Kalyanpura Santekatte, Karavali Bypass, Katapadi, Service Bus Stand, Taluk Office Udupi, Udyavara Bus Stop, while common drop locations in Karad are Gandharva Hotel, Karad Gandharva Hotel.
RTC and private operators such as PVS Tours and Travels, Canara Pinto, VRL Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 800 - INR 6000.00 depending on the bus type and features.





