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How to get fromSan Diego to Solana Beachby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, tram, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Solana Beach by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, tram, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    30 min
    $7–11

  2. Tram, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & Dahlia Drbus bus 101
    1h 52m
    $4–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Solana Beach Stationtrain train Coaster
    39 min
    $8–17

  4. Drive 22.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Solana Beachcar car 22.3 mi
    25 min
    $5–6

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to Solana Beachtaxi taxi 22.3 mi
    25 min
    $100–130

San Diego to Solana Beach by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.4 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, North County Transit operates a train from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Solana Beach Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 39 min. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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