There are 3 ways to get from California State University to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Northridge to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 30m$75–122Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from California State University to Solana Beachcar 123.1 mi
2h 19m$23–33Line 240 bus, train
- Take the bus from CSUN Transit Center to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 6m$59–94
California State University to Solana Beach by foot, bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California State University to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from California State University to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from California State University to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between California State University and Solana Beach is 129 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from California State University to Solana Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from California State University to Solana Beach, including transfers.
California State University to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northridge station.
California State University to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California State University to Solana Beach is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from California State University to Solana Beach.
There are 591+ hotels available in Solana Beach.
What companies run services between California State University, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to Solana Beach Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 3h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northridge to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from CSUN Transit Center to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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