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How to get fromSanta Monica to Solana Beachby tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 3m
    $34–74

  2. Drive 111.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Solana Beachcar car 111.1 mi
    2h 1m
    $21–30

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 5m
    $37–57

Santa Monica to Solana Beach by tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Solana Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 118.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda and Los Angeles in around 5h 5m.

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