There are 4 ways to get from Solana Beach to San Diego State University by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain Coaster
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to SDSU Stationtram Green
1h 7m$9–30Drive 22.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solana Beach to San Diego State Universitycar 22.9 mi
27 min$5–6Line 101 bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 41
2h 2m$6–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Solana Beach to San Diego State Universitytaxi 22.9 mi
27 min$100–130
Solana Beach to San Diego State University by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to San Diego State University is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to San Diego State University is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach to San Diego State University. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr and arriving at Fashion Valley Transit Center via Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Station and arriving at SDSU Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Solana Beach and San Diego State University is 32 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to San Diego State University without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Solana Beach to San Diego State University, including transfers.
Solana Beach to San Diego State University bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr station.
Solana Beach to San Diego State University train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Solana Beach Station.
Solana Beach to San Diego State University bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at UTC Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and San Diego State University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to San Diego State University via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Fashion Valley Station, and SDSU Station in around 2h 2m.
- 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to SDSU Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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More Questions & Answers
Solana Beach to San Diego State University train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Old Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to San Diego State University is 23 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Solana Beach to San Diego State University.
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