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How to get fromSolana Beach to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 19m
    $37–70

  2. Line 101 bus, train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 7m
    $16–24

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 56m
    $38–53

  4. Drive 111.5 mi

    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Santa Monicacar car 111.5 mi
    2h 2m
    $21–30

  5. Train, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 16m
    $161–821

Solana Beach to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to 5th / Santa Monica via Los Angeles and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 56m.

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