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How to get fromCalifornia State University to Solana Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from California State University to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train VC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 4m
    $72–113

  2. Drive  123.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from California State University to Solana Beachcar car 123.1 mi
    2h 19m
    $23–33

  3. Line 240 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from CSUN Transit Center to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 34m

  4. Line 240 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from CSUN Transit Center to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 6m
    $59–94

  5. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus bus 101
    5h 48m
    $56–105

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  • Distance: 128.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between California State University, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from California State University to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Northridge, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from California State University to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via CSUN Transit Center, Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Los Angeles in around 5h 34m.

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