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Compare bus and train for Santa Ana, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Carlsbad, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Carlsbad, CA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Ana, CA to Carlsbad, CA costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Carlsbad, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Ana, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Carlsbad, CA run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 4:57 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Amtrak from Santa Ana, CA to Carlsbad, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Santa Ana, CA and Carlsbad, CA from $19 (€15). 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 Santa Ana, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to Carlsbad, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several spaces for both short-term and long-term parking
- The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
- Chapter One: the modern local
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana
- Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink services
- Bus: OCTA routes 53, 83, 206
- Train: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County Line
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