There are 4 ways to get from Arcadia to Solana Beach by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 44m$32–72Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 101
5h 3m$16–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 44m$38–58Drive 102.8 mi
- Drive from Arcadia to Solana Beachcar 102.8 mi
1h 55m$19–28
Arcadia to Solana Beach by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Solana Beach is to train and line 101 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Huntington / Santa Clara and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Huntington / Maycrest and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Arcadia and Solana Beach is 119 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Solana Beach without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Arcadia to Solana Beach, including transfers.
Arcadia to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Arcadia to Solana Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Arcadia Station.
Arcadia to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to Solana Beach train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Solana Beach is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Arcadia to Solana Beach.
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