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Glendale History Museum
Small local museum inside a historic library building with exhibits on Glendale history, civic development, and community stories.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$49
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$49
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 20
5
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 5 trains from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.










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 an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a bus costs an average of $47.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA:
A train is $12 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average $47 (€39).
A train is $780 (€638) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA costing on average $816 (€667).
Other travel options to Glendale, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Flight takes on average 3h 44m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $23 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.23 (€-10.81). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:40 PM Solana Beach, CA | 2h45 | 6:25 PM Glendale, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 21:36. The fastest train covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 9:36 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, 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 Glendale, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Solana Beach, CA to Glendale, CA trains use the Solana Beach Station to Glendale Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Solana Beach, CA and Glendale, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Solana Beach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pizza Port Solana Beach, The Fish Market
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Ticket office support is available at Solana Beach Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Solana Beach Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Solana Beach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Solana Beach Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Solana Beach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Solana Beach-Del Mar.
Glendale Station is 2 km from Glendale city centre. Public transport options include:
Glendale Station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food options include: Yoshinoya
ATMs are available at Glendale Station.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glendale Station.
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