There are 4 ways to get from Studio City to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, 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 Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 51m$34–74Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 101
5h 11m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 3rdbus 10/48
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 19m$39–60Drive 111.7 mi
- Drive from Studio City to Solana Beachcar 111.7 mi
2h$21–30
Studio City to Solana Beach by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Solana Beach is to train and line 101 bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Laurel Canyon / Ventura and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 3rd and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Studio City station to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Studio City and Solana Beach is 117 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to Solana Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Studio City to Solana Beach, including transfers.
Studio City to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Melrose / Fairfax station.
Studio City to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Studio City to Solana Beach is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Fairfax / Melrose, Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 5h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 3rd
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- 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
Studio City to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 3rd station.
Studio City to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to Solana Beach is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Studio City to Solana Beach.
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