What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Fountain Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Fountain Valley is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Fountain Valley?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Fountain Valley is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Fountain Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Fountain Valley. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Warner-San Bruno via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Del Mar and Fountain Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Del Mar station to Fountain Valley. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Ana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Fountain Valley?

The distance between Del Mar and Fountain Valley is 78 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Fountain Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Fountain Valley without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $50 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Fountain Valley?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Del Mar to Fountain Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Fountain Valley bus from?

Del Mar to Fountain Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Fountain Valley train from?

Del Mar to Fountain Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Del Mar to Fountain Valley?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Fountain Valley is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 72 bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Del Mar to Fountain Valley bus arrive?

Del Mar to Fountain Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.

Where does the Del Mar to Fountain Valley train arrive?

Del Mar to Fountain Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Fountain Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Fountain Valley is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Del Mar to Fountain Valley.

Where can I stay near Fountain Valley?

There are 1747+ hotels available in Fountain Valley.

Del Mar to Fountain Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 101 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Del Mar to Fountain Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 38m
$54–95
Line 101 bus, train, line 72 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain
3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-Brookhurstbus 72
4h 19m
$14–20
Drive 72.4 mi
1. Drive from Del Mar to Fountain Valleycar 72.4 mi
1h 18m
$14–20
Train, line 72 bus
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-San Brunobus 72
4h 15m
$28–56
Bus, line 72 bus
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-San Brunobus 72
4h 23m
$30–45

Del Mar to Fountain Valley by bus and train

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Distance: 77.2 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Fountain Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Warner-San Bruno via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Irvine, Irvine, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 in around 4h 23m.

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