The average train between Culver City and Carlsbad takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Culver City 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 every 4 hours between Culver City and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Culver City is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Culver City to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Culver City station and arriving at Carlsbad station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Culver City to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
Culver City to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between Culver City and Carlsbad is 136.4 km. The road distance is 155 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m.