- Distance: 188.7 mi
- Duration: 5h 16m
The average train between Santa Barbara and Carlsbad takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Barbara is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 12:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Barbara station and arriving at Carlsbad station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 16m.
Santa Barbara to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Carlsbad train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Book your Santa Barbara to Carlsbad train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Carlsbad is 258.4 km. The road distance is 304 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Oceanside every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
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