What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Solana Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Solana Beach?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $19 - $28.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Solana Beach?

The distance between Palm Desert and Solana Beach is 182 miles. The road distance is 104.9 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Solana Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Solana Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 26m and costs $60 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Solana Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Palm Desert to Solana Beach, including transfers.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Solana Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Solana Beach is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Palm Desert to Solana Beach.

Where can I stay near Solana Beach?

There are 555+ hotels available in Solana Beach.

Palm Desert to Solana Beach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Desert to Solana Beach by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 26m
$61–100
Drive 104.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Solana Beachcar 104.3 mi
2h 17m
$19–28
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 5m
$86–139

Palm Desert to Solana Beach by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.7 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Solana Beach. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, then take the train to Solana Beach Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palm Desert to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Indio, CA, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Santa Ana in around 6h 5m.

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