There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to Pasadena by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, tram, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 47m$34–68Line 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 36m$16–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 20m$37–52Drive 104.5 mi
- Drive from Solana Beach to Pasadenacar 104.5 mi
1h 54m$20–28Train, fly, tram
- 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
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 21m$176–680
Solana Beach to Pasadena by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Pasadena is to line 101 bus and train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Pasadena is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Pasadena is 111 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Pasadena without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Solana Beach to Pasadena, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Pasadena bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Pasadena is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Pasadena, 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 $35–50 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
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Solana Beach to Pasadena bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Solana Beach to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Pasadena is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Solana Beach to Pasadena.
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