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How to get fromSacramento to Solana Beachby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to Solana Beach by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 58m
    $108–300

  2. Drive  483.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Solana Beachcar car 483.6 mi
    8h 2m
    $89–128

  3. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State Universitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno State University to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 50m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    17h 30m
    $361–560

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 53m
    $130–390

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $323–874

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $243–753

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 58m
    $92–137

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar116Weekly Planes
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Fresno State University, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 17h 30m.

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