There are 5 ways to get from Whittier to Del Mar by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 30m$57–98Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
5h 27m$13–20Drive 90.8 mi
- Drive from Whittier to Del Marcar 90.8 mi
1h 40m$17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Cal State Los Angelesbus 10 Whittier Blvd
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 34m$34–78Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia / Painter to East L.A. Collegebus 10 Whittier Blvd
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 37m$39–63
Whittier to Del Mar by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Del Mar is to train and line 101 bus which costs $12 - $20 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to Del Mar is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia / Painter and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Atlantic / Floral, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Plaza St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Whittier and Del Mar is 94 miles. The road distance is 91.4 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier to Del Mar without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Whittier to Del Mar, including transfers.
Whittier to Del Mar bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia / Painter station.
Whittier to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whittier to Del Mar is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via East L.A. College, Atlantic / Floral, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 5h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- 323-558-1625
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridembl.com
Bus from Philadelphia / Painter to Cal State Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.ridembl.com/
Bus from Philadelphia / Painter to East L.A. College
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.ridembl.com/
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
Whittier to Del Mar bus services, operated by Montebello Bus Lines, arrive at East L.A. College station.
Whittier to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Del Mar is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Whittier to Del Mar.
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