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Trains from Carlsbad to San Antonio

🚂 Embark on a scenic train journey from Carlsbad USA to San Antonio USA. The route covers a distance of 1,503 miles and takes approximately 1 day and 10 hours with a transfer along the way. 🛤️ The first leg of the trip involves boarding a train towards Los Angeles from Carlsbad. This scenic ride on the Pacific Surfliner lasts about 2 hours and 7 minutes, departing from Oceanside Transportation Center and arriving at Union Station. 🧳 The final stretch of the adventure includes a train journey towards Chicago on the Texas Eagle line. This scenic route through the heart of America takes about 1 day and 5 hours, concluding the trip in vibrant San Antonio.

Where to stay in San Antonio

There are over 641 hotels to stay in San Antonio. Prices range from $26 per night.

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  • Two companies provide train routes from Carlsbad to San Antonio: Amtrak operates both Route 1 and Route 2. Route 1 takes approximately 1 day and 10 hours, with a transfer in Los Angeles, while Route 2 takes around 1 day and 9 hours, also with a transfer in Los Angeles. The final leg of the journey to San Antonio is covered by the Texas Eagle train departing from Union Station in Chicago. For more information and booking, you can visit Amtrak's website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • The fastest train route between Carlsbad and San Antonio is Route 1, which takes approximately 1 day and 10 hours to reach San Antonio. This route involves a transfer in Los Angeles before boarding the Texas Eagle train to arrive in San Antonio. While Route 2 also travels between the same cities, it takes slightly longer at 1 day and 9 hours due to the same transfer in Los Angeles and connection to the Texas Eagle train. Both routes are operated by Amtrak, and you can find more information and book tickets on their website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • There are two trains that operate between Carlsbad and San Antonio: one for each of the provided routes. Both routes involve a transfer in Los Angeles before continuing on the Texas Eagle train to San Antonio. Each route has two steps, with the final leg of the journey being covered by the Texas Eagle train departing from Union Station in Chicago. You can find more information and book tickets for both trains on Amtrak's website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • The first train of the day from Carlsbad to San Antonio departs from the Oceanside Transportation Center as part of the Pacific Surfliner towards Los Angeles. The departure time for this leg of the journey is typically early in the morning to allow for the full-day travel to San Antonio. The last train of the day would be the Texas Eagle departing from Union Station in Chicago towards San Antonio, which usually leaves in the evening to accommodate the overnight journey. You can check the specific departure times for each train on Amtrak's website at https://www.amtrak.com/.
  • There are no direct train trips available between Carlsbad and San Antonio. Both Route 1 and Route 2 require a transfer in Los Angeles to continue the journey towards Chicago and then to San Antonio. The transfer point at Union Station in Los Angeles allows passengers to connect to the Texas Eagle train that heads to San Antonio. For the most current schedules and availability, you can visit Amtrak's website at https://www.amtrak.com/.

Will you be returning to Carlsbad by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from San Antonio to Carlsbad

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