The average train between Carlsbad and Sylmar takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlsbad to Sylmar. 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 every 2 hours between Carlsbad and Sylmar. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlsbad is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Sylmar at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad to Sylmar. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad station and arriving at Sylmar station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Carlsbad to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to Sylmar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sylmar / San Fernando station.
The distance between Carlsbad and Sylmar is 163.3 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Oceanside to Sylmar / San Fernando via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 41m.