- Distance: 41.5 mi
- Duration: 53 min
The average train between Carlsbad and Lake Forest takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Carlsbad to Lake Forest. 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 Carlsbad and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlsbad is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 10:48 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlsbad station and arriving at Lake Forest station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Carlsbad to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Book your Carlsbad to Lake Forest train tickets online with Amtrak and Metrolink Trains.
The distance between Carlsbad and Lake Forest is 62.8 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 54 min. Metrolink Trains also services this route 4 times a day.
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