The average train between California Science Center and Carlsbad takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from California Science Center to Carlsbad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between California Science Center and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from California Science Center is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Expo Park / USC Station and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from California Science Center to Carlsbad? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from California Science Center to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from California Science Center station and arriving at Carlsbad station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
California Science Center to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
California Science Center to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between California Science Center and Carlsbad is 128.9 km. The road distance is 146 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m.