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Compare train and bus for Los Angeles, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Solana Beach, 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 train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Solana Beach, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Solana Beach, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
770 Pacific Surfliner10:10 AM2h12Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:22 PMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
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770 Pacific Surfliner10:10 AM2h12Union Station, Los Angeles, CA12:22 PMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
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562 Pacific Surfliner6:10 AM2h09Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:19 AMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
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566 Pacific Surfliner8:10 AM2h12Union Station, Los Angeles, CA10:22 AMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
572 Pacific Surfliner11:10 AM2h12Union Station, Los Angeles, CA1:22 PMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
774 Pacific Surfliner12:10 PM2h12Union Station, Los Angeles, CA2:22 PMSolana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM2h45Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA1:40 PMLa Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:25 AM3h15Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA1:40 PMLa Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM3h15Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA2:10 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$361One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Solana Beach, CA
Travel to Solana Beach, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Solana Beach, CA.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Solana Beach, CA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Solana Beach, CA costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Solana Beach, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Solana Beach, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in San Diego International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Solana Beach, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Solana Beach, CA by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 23 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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