The train between San Carlos and Los Angeles takes 11h 37m. There is at least one train per day from San Carlos to Los Angeles. 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 once daily between San Carlos and Los Angeles. The earliest departure is at 9:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Carlos is at 9:34 AM which arrives into Los Angeles at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Carlos to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from San Carlos station and arriving at Los Angeles station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
San Carlos to Los Angeles train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
San Carlos to Los Angeles train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Carlos and Los Angeles is 528 km. The road distance is 719 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
