There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Solana Beach Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 41m$37–79Drive 97.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Solana Beach Stationcar 97.5 mi
1h 45m$18–26Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 39m$37–57Line 70 bus, bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Estrella Stbus 101
5h 36m$20–34
El Monte to Solana Beach Station by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Solana Beach Station is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Solana Beach Station is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Solana Beach Station station. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Ramona and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from El Monte to Solana Beach Station station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between El Monte and Solana Beach Station is 114 miles. The road distance is 98.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Solana Beach Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from El Monte to Solana Beach Station, including transfers.
El Monte to Solana Beach Station bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Ramona station.
El Monte to Solana Beach Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from El Monte to Solana Beach Station is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 76 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Solana Beach Station, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Solana Beach Station via Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 4h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Amador to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Estrella St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
El Monte to Solana Beach Station bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Solana Beach Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Solana Beach Station is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from El Monte to Solana Beach Station.
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