There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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
2h 53m$34–71Train, 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 & Chesterfield Drbus 101
3h 30m$14–21Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 16m$38–55Drive 96.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beachcar 96.5 mi
1h 45m$18–26
Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach is to train and line 101 bus which costs $14 - $22 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Los Angeles and San Elijo State Beach is 104 miles. The road distance is 97.1 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach, including transfers.
Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and San Elijo State 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 $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Los Angeles to San Elijo State Beach.
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