There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to Whittier by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 58m$58–98Line 101 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain OC Line
5h 46m$12–20Drive 91.5 mi
- Drive from Del Mar to Whittiercar 91.5 mi
1h 41m$17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from East L.A. College to Philadelphia/Painterbus 10 Whittier Blvd
6h 4m$40–64
Del Mar to Whittier by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Whittier is to line 101 bus and train which costs $12 - $20 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Whittier is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Philadelphia/Painter via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda and East L.A. College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Del Mar station to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Del Mar and Whittier is 94 miles. The road distance is 92 miles.
The best way to get from Del Mar to Whittier without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Del Mar to Whittier, including transfers.
Del Mar to Whittier bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Del Mar to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Del Mar to Whittier is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Whittier, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Philadelphia/Painter via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Atlantic / Floral, and East L.A. College in around 6h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 323-558-1625
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridembl.com
Bus from East L.A. College to Philadelphia/Painter
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.ridembl.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Del Mar to Whittier bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Del Mar to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Whittier is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Del Mar to Whittier.
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