The Mangaluru to Kalady bus route covers approximately 409 kms and takes about 9 hrs 36 mins. A total of 2 direct buses operated by 2 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 19:45, and the last bus leaves at 20:30.
Major boarding points in Mangaluru include Kavoor, Kottara, Nitk Surathkal, Others, Pumpwell, Pvs Circle, Surathkal, Thokottu, while common drop locations in Kalady are Moosapet.
RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 1200 - INR 3000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



