The average train between South Pasadena and Carlsbad takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from South Pasadena is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena station and arriving at Carlsbad station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
South Pasadena to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
South Pasadena to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between South Pasadena and Carlsbad is 129.7 km. The road distance is 150 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m.