There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 21m$30–70Line 101 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
4h 6m$14–22Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 54m$35–55Drive 99.4 mi
- Drive from Solana Beach to L.A. Union Stationcar 99.4 mi
1h 45m$19–27Train, fly
- Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3h 51m$174–678
Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station is to line 101 bus and train which costs $14 - $22 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station station and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station station and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Solana Beach and L.A. Union Station is 102 miles. The road distance is 100 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $70.
The train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.
Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and L.A. Union Station, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- 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 Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- 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
Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Solana Beach to L.A. Union Station.
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