The average train between Palo Alto and Carlsbad takes 14h 16m and the fastest train takes 14h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Palo Alto 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 6 times a week between Palo Alto and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Carlsbad at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 14h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Carlsbad station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
Palo Alto to Carlsbad train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Carlsbad train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Carlsbad is 644.8 km. The road distance is 843 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Oceanside via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 15h 2m.
