There are 5 ways to get from San Diego State University to Solana Beach by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Solana Beach Stationtrain Coaster
1h 51mDrive 22.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego State University to Solana Beachcar 22.9 mi
28 min$5–6Line 215 bus, bus
- Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 215
- Take the bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 24m$10–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Diego State University to Solana Beachtaxi 22.9 mi
28 min$100–130Tram, train via Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 52m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University station to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Solana Beach Station via San Diego - Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between San Diego State University and Solana Beach is 32 miles. The road distance is 23.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Solana Beach without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from San Diego State University to Solana Beach, including transfers.
San Diego State University to Solana Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Transit Center station.
San Diego State University to Solana Beach train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Station.
San Diego State University to Solana Beach bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, and San Diego in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Solana Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego State University to Solana Beach train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to Solana Beach is 23 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from San Diego State University to Solana Beach.
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