There are 4 ways to get from Solana Beach to Whittier by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 55m$55–88Line 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 Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain OC Line
5h 39m$12–20Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from East L.A. College to Philadelphia/Painterbus 10 Whittier Blvd
4h 56m$39–56Drive 89.1 mi
- Drive from Solana Beach to Whittiercar 89.1 mi
1h 38m$17–24
Solana Beach to Whittier by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Whittier is to line 101 bus and train which costs $12 - $20 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Whittier is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Philadelphia/Painter via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda and East L.A. College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Whittier is 92 miles. The road distance is 89.6 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Whittier without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Solana Beach to Whittier, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Whittier bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Whittier is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Whittier, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Philadelphia/Painter via Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Atlantic / Floral, and East L.A. College in around 4h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 323-558-1625
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridembl.com
Bus from East L.A. College to Philadelphia/Painter
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.ridembl.com/
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Solana Beach to Whittier bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Solana Beach to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Whittier is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Solana Beach to Whittier.
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