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How to get fromSolana Beach to Topangaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Solana Beach to Topanga by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 13m
    $100–148

  2. Drive 121.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Topangacar car 121.5 mi
    2h 19m
    $23–32

  3. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    4h 15m
    $118–175

  4. Train, fly

    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
    3h 28m
    $227–900

  5. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 40m
    $69–113

  6. 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
    6h 4m
    $66–87

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Topanga, 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, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Topanga via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoff in around 4h 15m.

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