There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 9m$35–80Drive 115.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Van Nuys to Solana Beachcar 115.7 mi
2h 6m$22–31Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 33m$39–59
Van Nuys to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys / Oxnard and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Solana Beach is 121 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Solana Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $35 - $80.
The train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Station takes 3h 9m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Van Nuys to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Van Nuys to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Solana Beach is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
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More Questions & Answers
Van Nuys to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Van Nuys to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Solana Beach is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Van Nuys to Solana Beach.
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