The average train between San Diego and South Carlsbad State Beach takes 1h and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from San Diego to South Carlsbad State Beach. 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 hourly between San Diego and South Carlsbad State Beach. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Diego is at 9:13 PM which arrives into South Carlsbad State Beach at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Station and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from San Diego to South Carlsbad State Beach. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at South Carlsbad State Beach station via Carlsbad Poinsettia Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
San Diego to South Carlsbad State Beach train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego - Old Town station.
San Diego to South Carlsbad State Beach train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Carlsbad Poinsettia Station.
The distance between San Diego and South Carlsbad State Beach is 45.7 km. The road distance is 56 km.
North County Transit operates a train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Poinsettia Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 44 min.