There are 4 ways to get from West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 16m$36–79Drive 104.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Seacar 104.6 mi
1h 53m$20–28Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 3rdbus 4
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 16m$40–58Line 4 bus, bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 5thbus 4
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Drbus 101
5h 38m$20–35
West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Fairfax and arriving at Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Hill / 3rd, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from West Hollywood station to Cardiff-by-the-Sea station. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / La Cienega Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between West Hollywood and Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 114 miles. The road distance is 105.2 miles.
The best way to get from West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Fairfax station.
West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between West Hollywood, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, 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 Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 5h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 3rd
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Santa Monica / Fairfax to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 3rd station.
West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from West Hollywood to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
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