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How to get fromRancho Santa Fe to Californiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Santa Fe to California by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 37m
    $32–75
  2. Drive 100.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Fe to Los Angelescar car 100.6 mi
    1h 50m
    $19–27
  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 15m
    $38–60

Rancho Santa Fe to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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