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How to get fromRiverside to Solana Beachby train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 15m
    $31–57

  2. Train, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus bus 101
    3h 45m
    $14–22

  3. Drive 82 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Solana Beachcar car 82 mi
    1h 38m
    $15–22

Riverside to Solana Beach by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Santa Ana in around 3h 15m.

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