There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to Topanga by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, 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
3h 13m$123–167Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solana Beach to Topangacar 121.5 mi
2h 17m$23–32Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 12mTrain, fly
- 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
3h 29m$222–564Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
4h 39m$92–132
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Topanga is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Topanga is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Topanga. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to Topanga station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Wilshire / La Cienega Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Topanga is 130 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Topanga without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Solana Beach to Topanga, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Topanga bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to Topanga train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Topanga is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 33 bus, which costs and takes 5h 12m.
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 $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Topanga via Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, and 5th / Santa Monica in around 5h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- 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
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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
Solana Beach to Topanga bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Solana Beach to Topanga train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Topanga is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Solana Beach to Topanga.
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