The average train between Universal City and Carlsbad takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Universal City 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 2 hours between Universal City and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Universal City is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Universal City to Carlsbad. However, there are services departing from Universal City station and arriving at Carlsbad station via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Universal City to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
Universal City to Carlsbad train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Oceanside station.
The distance between Universal City and Carlsbad is 143.2 km. The road distance is 159 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Oceanside hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m.