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Routes23
Trips per day152
train lines2
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About Solana Beach

Solana Beach is a small coastal city in San Diego. Its name directly translates to 'warm wind' due to its sunny position by the beach. Some of the best activities in the city involve the sunny coast, like visiting Fletcher Cove Beach Park or going to Seascape Surf Park. You can also enjoy snorkeling, surfing, and fishing trips out on the Pacific. The area is well-known for its classic Californian hiking, with trails such as Annie's Canyon and the Coastal Rails Trail. When you've worked up an appetite, head to the famous Fish Market, which serves fresh-caught Californian seafood.

For air travel, the San Diego Airport is the closest. The city is also on Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner route, which runs from Los Angeles, Fullerton, and Santa Ana to Solana Beach. If you'd prefer to take the bus, the Amtrak Thruway also operates in Solana Beach to connect from nearby cities like Los Angeles, Bakersfield, and Santa Barbara.

What train companies travel to Solana Beach, California?

Located in California, Solana Beach is accessible by train from 23 other cities. You can choose from 152 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Solana Beach on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Solana Beach are also available.

Train companies serving Solana Beach

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak1496h 27m$50.52
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner231h 54m$26.60
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

  • The Pacific Surfliner is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs along the Pacific coast of Southern California, connecting San Luis Obispo to the north with San Diego to the south. The line is among the most famous Amtrak routes due to the unique scenic views it presents, as the train parallels the coastline for large portions of the 268-mile railroad stretch. The Pacific Surfliner offers first-class amenities like onboard restrooms, free WiFi, seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as storage racks for surfboards.

Which train carrier has the best service to Solana Beach?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Solana Beach by train with Amtrak giving them a 4.4 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Solana Beach taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.3 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Solana Beach punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Solana Beach, rating them a 4.6 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$11.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Solana Beach, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Solana Beach. In the last month, trains from Oceanside to Solana Beach had the lowest average price at $11.00.

The main train station in Solana Beach is 105 N Cedros Ave - Solana Beach Transit Ctr. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Solana Beach.

Solana Beach ranks number 32 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 159 in United States. Solana Beach ranks number 29 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Solana Beach via train service. On average 158 direct daily train trips serve Solana Beach.
The population of Solana Beach is 13449. Solana Beach ranks number 79 in terms of population in California and number 411 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Solana Beach range from $11 for a short trip to Solana Beach, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Solana Beach starts at , and a longer trip by train to Solana Beach can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as .
People who take the train to Solana Beach are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Solana Beach easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Solana Beach is 105 N Cedros Ave - Solana Beach Transit Ctr, located just 0.1 miles away. Select 105 N Cedros Ave - Solana Beach Transit Ctr as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Solana Beach. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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