The cheapest and fastest buses from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
7 h 43 m
Average duration
7 h 43 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
It's difficult to get from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA without transferring at least 2 times.
9:55 PM7h43Solana Beach, CA5:38 AMGlendale, CA$521One-way2 transfers
9:55 PM7h43Solana Beach, CA5:38 AMGlendale, CA$521One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $297.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $447 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 31m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average $62 (€50).
A train is $411 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average $447 (€360).
Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Flight takes on average 10h 31m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 6m by bus vs 2h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $62 (€50) compared to roughly $23 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:36PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 05:12AM | Duration 7h17 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Live departures
Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:55 PM Solana Beach, CA | 7h43 | 5:38 AM Glendale, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA
Buses from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 6m |
First bus 5:10 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
FAQs: Bus from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glendale, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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