There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to Universal City by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 51m$27–61Line 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 40m$16–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 24m$27–37Drive 109 mi
- Drive from Solana Beach to Universal Citycar 109 mi
1h 58m$20–29Train, fly, subway
- 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 subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
4h 26m$165–478
Solana Beach to Universal City by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Universal City is to line 101 bus and train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Universal City is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Universal City. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to Universal City station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Universal City is 115 miles. The road distance is 109.7 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Universal City without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $27 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Solana Beach to Universal City, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Universal City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Universal City is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $27 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–160
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
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Solana Beach to Universal City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Solana Beach to Universal City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Universal City is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Solana Beach to Universal City.
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