There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
4h 11m$83–113Line 101 bus, train, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus 6
6h 44m$18–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Anaheimtrain
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardinobus 200
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus 6
6h 19m$29–61Drive 112.4 mi
- Drive from Solana Beach to Lake Arrowheadcar 112.4 mi
2h 19m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus Lxus 2101
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus 6
6h 42m
Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead. However, there are services departing from Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av and arriving at Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Escondido and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to Lake Arrowhead. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at San Bernardino Depot via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Lake Arrowhead is 139 miles. The road distance is 113.1 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Escondido station.
Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depot 4 times a week. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lomas Santa Fe Dr & Rios Av to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Escondido, San Bernardino, and San Bernardino in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
- Phone
- +1 909-878-5200
- Website
- mountaintransit.org
Bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
Bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
Bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://mountaintransit.org/?referrer=gtfs
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Escondido to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- 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 Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Bernardino station.
Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Bernardino Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Solana Beach to Lake Arrowhead.
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