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

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There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to Downtown San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, 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
    59 min
    $8–17

  2. Line 101 bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the tram from UTC Station to City College Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 46m
    $4–20

  3. Line 308 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13bus bus 308
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2h 14m
    $4–10

  4. Drive 21.9 mi

    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Downtown San Diegocar car 21.9 mi
    24 min
    $4–6

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Solana Beach to Downtown San Diegotaxi taxi 21.9 mi
    24 min
    $100–120

Solana Beach to Downtown San Diego by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar208Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Downtown 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 Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av to Downtown San Diego via Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Escondido Transit Center, and Broadway & Park Bl in around 2h 14m.

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