The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 2 trains that leave Santa Clarita, CA for Carlsbad, CA on Thu, Jun 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 55 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.
5:09 AM2h55Santa Clarita, CA8:04 AMCarlsbad, CA$341One-way0 transfers
4:09 AM2h55Santa Clarita, CA7:04 AMCarlsbad, CA$351One-way0 transfers
5:09 AM2h55Santa Clarita, CA8:04 AMCarlsbad, CA$341One-way0 transfers
4:09 AM2h55Santa Clarita, CA7:04 AMCarlsbad, CA$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $484.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $547 Average price | $58 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 58m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA costing on average $58 (€47).
A train is $511 (€414) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA costing on average $547 (€443).
Other travel options to Carlsbad, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 10h 58m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.42 (€-8.44). The journey takes 2h 58m versus 2h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:28 AM Santa Clarita, CA | 3h10 | 10:38 AM Carlsbad, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:28 AM Santa Clarita, CA | 3h39 | 12:07 PM Carlsbad, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:28 AM Santa Clarita, CA | 3h36 | 2:04 PM Carlsbad, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:28 PM Santa Clarita, CA | 2h54 | 3:22 PM Carlsbad, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:28 PM Santa Clarita, CA | 3h10 | 6:38 PM Carlsbad, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:28 PM Santa Clarita, CA | 3h10 | 7:38 PM Carlsbad, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:28 PM Santa Clarita, CA | 4h33 | 10:01 PM Carlsbad, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:28 PM Santa Clarita, CA | 4h10 | 11:38 PM Carlsbad, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Trains from Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 16:57. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 4:57 AM |
Last train 4:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Santa Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Santa Clarita, CA and Carlsbad, CA from $34 (€28). 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 Clarita, CA to Carlsbad, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Clarita, 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.

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