The average train between Pleasanton and San Carlos takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Pleasanton to San Carlos. 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 3 times a day between Pleasanton and San Carlos. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pleasanton is at 8:45 AM which arrives into San Carlos at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pleasanton to San Carlos. However, there are services departing from Pleasanton station and arriving at San Carlos station via Santa Clara Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Pleasanton to San Carlos train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Pleasanton Station.
Pleasanton to San Carlos train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Carlos Caltrain Northbound station.
The distance between Pleasanton and San Carlos is 38.1 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Pleasanton Station to San Carlos Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound in around 1h 40m.