There are 4 ways to get from Placentia to Del Mar by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 12m$27–55Line 59 bus, bus, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kraemer-Chapman to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
4h 20m$12–22Drive 79.1 mi
- Drive from Placentia to Del Marcar 79.1 mi
1h 25m$15–21Train, line 101 bus
- Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
2h 58m$12–19
Placentia to Del Mar by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Placentia to Del Mar is to line 59 bus and bus and line 101 bus which costs $12 - $22 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Placentia to Del Mar is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Placentia to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Kraemer-Chapman and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Santa Ana and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Placentia station to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Placentia and Del Mar is 79 miles. The road distance is 79.6 miles.
The best way to get from Placentia to Del Mar without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Placentia to Del Mar, including transfers.
Placentia to Del Mar bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Kraemer-Chapman station.
Placentia to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Placentia to Del Mar is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $12 - $22 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Placentia, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kraemer-Chapman to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 4h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Anaheim Canyon to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Kraemer-Chapman to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- 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
Placentia to Del Mar bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
Placentia to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Placentia to Del Mar is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Placentia to Del Mar.
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