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How to get fromSolana Beach Station to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Solana Beach Station to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train Coaster
    40 min
    $8–17
  2. Drive 22.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach Station to San Diegocar car 22.5 mi
    25 min
    $5–6
  3. Line 101 bus, line 41 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Estrella St to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus bus 41
    2h 6m
    $6–15
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Solana Beach Station to San Diegotaxi taxi 22.5 mi
    25 min
    $100–130

Solana Beach Station to San Diego by foot and train

Calendar188Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Solana Beach Station, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

North County Transit operates a train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 36 min. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Estrella St to 10th Av & Broadway via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, and Fashion Valley Transit Center in around 2h 6m.

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