There are 5 ways to get from Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burbank to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 9m$38–78Train, 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 56m$17–28Line 94 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 3rdbus 94
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 2m$40–63Drive 111.3 mi
- Drive from Burbank to Rancho Santa Fecar 111.3 mi
2h 1m$21–30Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 41m$39–84
Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe is to train and line 101 bus which costs $16 - $28 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe. However, there are services departing from Olive / San Fernando and arriving at Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle via Hill / 3rd, Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe station. However, there are services departing from Burbank and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Burbank and Rancho Santa Fe is 121 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe, including transfers.
Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Olive / San Fernando station.
Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burbank station.
The best way to get from Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 94 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to Solana Beach Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olive / San Fernando to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle via Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 6h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 3rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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
Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 3rd station.
Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Burbank to Rancho Santa Fe.
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