Carlsbad to Palmdale Trains

Carlsbad to Palmdale trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Carlsbad and Palmdale takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlsbad to Palmdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 43m
Duration: 155 mi
Distance: $45
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain AV Line

5h 6m

$37–71

Carlsbad to Palmdale train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlsbad and Palmdale. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlsbad is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Palmdale at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:40 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:40 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 1:40 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

6:57 AM → 11:41 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 1:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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