The cheapest and fastest trains from Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Fullerton, CA for Carlsbad, CA on Sun, Dec 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train for Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€45 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA trains for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:41 AM Fullerton, CA | 1h23 | 8:04 AM Carlsbad, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:41 AM Fullerton, CA | 1h23 | 9:04 AM Carlsbad, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:16 AM Fullerton, CA | 1h32 | 10:48 AM Carlsbad, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:41 AM Fullerton, CA | 1h26 | 12:07 PM Carlsbad, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:27 AM Fullerton, CA | 1h28 | 12:55 PM Carlsbad, CA | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Trains from Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 21:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Fullerton, CA and Carlsbad, CA from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carlsbad, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fullerton, CA to Carlsbad, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with entrances on Santa Fe Avenue and Pomona Avenue.
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Heroes Bar & Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Fullerton Marriott at California State University
- The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim
- Holiday Inn Express Fullerton
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1 & 2 for Metrolink
- Hall 3: access to platform 3 for Amtrak
- Bus: OCTA routes 26, 43, 47, 143, 543
- Amtrak Thruway Bus Service
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