There are 3 ways to get from Ojai to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 26m$129–185Drive 179.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ojai to Solana Beachcar 179.6 mi
3h 21m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oxnard to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 32m$42–96
Ojai to Solana Beach by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ojai to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ojai to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Ojai to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Ventura - East and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Ojai and Solana Beach is 194 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ojai to Solana Beach without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 5h 26m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Ojai to Solana Beach, including transfers.
Ojai to Solana Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Ventura - East station.
Ojai to Solana Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ojai to Solana Beach is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Ojai to Solana Beach.
There are 588+ hotels available in Solana Beach.
What companies run services between Ojai, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ojai to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Ventura - East, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Ventura - East to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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