There are 3 ways to get from Chapman University to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 40m$20–52Bus, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 101
3h 52m$12–20Drive 70.8 mi
- Drive from Chapman University to Solana Beachcar 70.8 mi
1h 16m$13–19
Chapman University to Solana Beach by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chapman University to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chapman University to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Chapman University to Solana Beach. However, there are services departing from Glassell-Palm and arriving at Hwy 101 & Plaza St via Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chapman University to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Chapman University and Solana Beach is 71 miles. The road distance is 71.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chapman University to Solana Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $20 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Chapman University to Solana Beach, including transfers.
Chapman University to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Chapman University to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Chapman University to Solana Beach is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $20 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $12 - $20 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Chapman University, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–50 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chapman University to Hwy 101 & Plaza St via Glassell-Palm, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 3h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Chapman University to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Oceanside station.
Chapman University to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chapman University to Solana Beach is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Chapman University to Solana Beach.
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