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Trains from Houston to Carlsbad

🚆Embark on a scenic train journey from Houston to Carlsbad spanning 1,738 miles and requiring 2 transfers. Start with the Sunset Limited from Houston Amtrak Station to Union Station in Los Angeles. 🌄Enjoy the beautiful landscapes as you travel towards Carlsbad through a combination of Amtrak and North County Transit District trains. The final leg of your trip on the Coaster from Solana Beach to Carlsbad Village Station is a short 18-minute ride, allowing you to arrive at your destination refreshed.

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There are over 24 hotels to stay in Carlsbad. Prices range from $62 per night.

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  • There are two train routes available from Houston to Carlsbad first route has 2 transfers and includes trains operated by Amtrak and North County Transit District. The second route also includes a transfer and involves trains operated by Amtrak and Metrolink Trains. Both routes take around 1 day and 16-19 hours to reach Carlsbad, covering distances of approximately 1,713-1,738 miles. For more information and to book tickets, you can visit the respective agencies' websites: Amtrak, North County Transit District, and Metrolink Trains.
  • The fastest train route between Houston and Carlsbad is Route 1, which takes approximately 1 day and 16 hours to reach Carlsbad route covers a distance of 1,738 miles and involves 2 transfers. The final leg of the journey on Route 1, using the Coaster train operated by North County Transit District, is the quickest, taking about 18 minutes to reach Carlsbad Village Station. For more details and to book tickets, you can visit the respective agencies' websites: Amtrak and North County Transit District.
  • There are two train routes available between Houston and Carlsbad. Route 1 involves three trains with transfers in Los Angeles and San Diego before reaching Carlsbad, covering a total distance of 1,738 miles. Route 2 includes two trains with a transfer in Los Angeles and Oceanside, spanning a distance of 1,713 miles. Both routes offer different travel durations and transfer points, providing passengers with options for their journey. For more information and to book tickets, you can visit the respective agencies' websites: Amtrak, North County Transit District, and Metrolink Trains.
  • The first train of the day to travel from Houston to Carlsbad is the Sunset Limited departing from Houston Amtrak Station towards Los Angeles. The departure time varies depending on the specific schedule, but typically it leaves in the early morning hours to start the journey. The last train of the day would be the train towards Oceanside, which is the final leg of the journey before arriving in Carlsbad. The exact departure time for this train also varies, but it generally runs until late evening to accommodate travelers.
  • There are no direct train trips each day from Houston to Carlsbad. Both available routes require transfers along the journey. Route 1 involves two transfers, while Route 2 includes one transfer, making it necessary to switch trains during the trip. The total travel time for each route is approximately 1 day 16 hours and 1 day 19 hours, covering distances of 1,738 miles and 1,713 miles respectively.

Will you be returning to Houston by train?

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

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