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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Carlsbad and Encinitas. The average train journey from Carlsbad to Encinitas takes 12 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 7 minutes.
| Distance | 9 mi (15 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 7m |
| Lowest price | $7.00 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Carlsbad to Encinitas?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Carlsbad to Encinitas. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 4 | 0h 13m | $7.70 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 4 Amtrak trains from Carlsbad to Encinitas every day, as well as 5 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Carlsbad to Encinitas tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Carlsbad at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Carlsbad to Encinitas.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Encinitas to Carlsbad.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Carlsbad?
Main departure station: 2775 State St - Coaster Station
There are two stations in Carlsbad where you can board the train to Encinitas.
All train stations in Carlsbad:
2775 State St - Coaster Station
6511 Avenida Encinas - Coaster Station
Where is the train station in Encinitas?
Main arrival station: Coaster Station - 25 E D St
Encinitas has one train station.
All train stations in Encinitas:
Coaster Station - 25 E D St
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