The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Ana, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to Solana Beach, CA will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for Solana Beach, CA on Wed, Mar 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 11 the direct trains cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Wed, Mar 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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 bus and train for Santa Ana, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Solana Beach, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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$26 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santa Ana, CA to Solana Beach, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Solana Beach, CA trains for today, Tuesday, March 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:01 PM Santa Ana, CA | 1h21 | 8:22 PM Solana Beach, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Ana, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Solana Beach, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $22 (€17) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 23:01 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Santa Ana, CA to Solana Beach, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Santa Ana, CA and Solana Beach, CA from $22 (€17). 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 Santa Ana, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to Solana Beach, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
- Chapter One: the modern local
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana
- Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink services
- Bus: OCTA routes 53, 83, 206
- Train: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County Line
- 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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