The cheapest and fastest trains from Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 5 trains that leave Fullerton, CA for Solana Beach, CA on Mon, Dec 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 115 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€24 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
774 Pacific Surfliner | 8:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 1h38 | 10:19 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 11:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 1h38 | 1:19 AM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
582 Pacific Surfliner | 12:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 1h38 | 2:19 AM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
784 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 1h38 | 3:19 AM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
586 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 1h38 | 4:19 AM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 4:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 1h38 | 6:19 AM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 6:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 1h38 | 8:19 AM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:41 AM Fullerton, CA | 1h38 | 8:19 AM Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:41 AM Fullerton, CA | 1h38 | 9:19 AM Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:41 AM Fullerton, CA | 1h41 | 12:22 PM Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:41 AM Fullerton, CA | 1h41 | 1:22 PM Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:41 PM Fullerton, CA | 1h38 | 2:19 PM Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Trains from Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 22:41 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Fullerton, CA and Solana Beach, CA from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Solana Beach, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fullerton, CA to Solana Beach, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with entrances on Santa Fe Avenue and Pomona Avenue.
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Heroes Bar & Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Fullerton Marriott at California State University
- The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim
- Holiday Inn Express Fullerton
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1 & 2 for Metrolink
- Hall 3: access to platform 3 for Amtrak
- Bus: OCTA routes 26, 43, 47, 143, 543
- Amtrak Thruway Bus Service
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Pizza Port Solana Beach
- The Fish Market
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Solana Beach-Del Mar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1: northbound trains
- Platform 2: southbound trains
- Bus: North County Transit District (NCTD) Breeze buses
- Train: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
- COASTER commuter trains
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