There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
6h 34m$44–91Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain AV Line
7h 45m$26–47Drive 154 mi
- Drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lancastercar 154 mi
3h 6m$29–41
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lancaster by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lancaster is to bus and train which costs $25 - $50 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff-by-the-Sea station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Lancaster via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Lancaster is 181 miles. The road distance is 154.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lancaster, including transfers.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lancaster is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Lancaster.
There are 60+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Lancaster via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Glendale to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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