Travel optionsfrom Solana Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Solana Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Solana Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:35 PM3h20La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA4:55 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:35 PM3h20La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA4:55 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:55 AM1h55La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA10:50 AMDowney, Stonewood Center (251 Stonewood St), CA$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
579 Pacific Surfliner1:42 PM2h15Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA3:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$351One-way0 transfers
567 Pacific Surfliner7:40 AM2h17Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA9:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$351One-way0 transfers
593 Pacific Surfliner8:40 PM2h17Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA10:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:55 AM2h30La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA11:25 AMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 AM2h55La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA12:45 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:55 AM3h40La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA11:35 AMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$301One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus and train for Solana Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Solana Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $33, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Solana Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $0.63 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Solana Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
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FAQs: Travel from Solana Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Solana Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $0.63 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Solana Beach, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Solana Beach, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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