There are 5 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 5m$34–74Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 101
5h 25m$18–26Line 422 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & 7th Stbus 422
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 48m$38–63Drive 114.8 mi
- Drive from Sherman Oaks to Solana Beachcar 114.8 mi
2h 3m$21–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 33m$37–82
Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach is to train and line 101 bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via 7th St & Hope St and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Sherman Oaks station to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Sherman Oaks and Solana Beach is 120 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach without a car is to train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach, including transfers.
Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd station.
Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach is to train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 422 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, and Los Angeles in around 4h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from 101 Hwy & Van Nuys Blvd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & 7th St station.
Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Sherman Oaks to Solana Beach.
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