There are 4 ways to get from L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 16m$30–70Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 101
3h 26m$14–21Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 39m$35–55Drive 99.3 mi
- Drive from L.A. Union Station to Solana Beachcar 99.3 mi
1h 46m$19–27
L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach is to train and line 101 bus which costs $14 - $22 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $18 - $27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between L.A. Union Station and Solana Beach is 102 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.
The best way to get from L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $30 - $70.
The train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.
L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between L.A. Union Station, CA, USA and Solana Beach, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- 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
L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from L.A. Union Station to Solana Beach.
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