Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
There are usually 7 daily train trips available from Solana Beach to San Francisco. Traveling by train from Solana Beach to San Francisco usually takes 13 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 12 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 440 mi (707 km) |
Fastest train | 12h 50m |
Lowest price | SEK 695.29 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Solana Beach to San Francisco?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Solana Beach to San Francisco was SEK 738.75. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to San Francisco if you book your train tickets at least 29 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra SEK 185.56.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Solana Beach to San Francisco?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Solana Beach to San Francisco. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 7 | 13h 37m | SEK 880.84 |
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. On average, there are 7 Amtrak trains from Solana Beach to San Francisco every day, as well as 6 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from SEK 695.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Solana Beach and San Francisco is approximately 440 miles, or 707 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 37 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 hours and 50 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Solana Beach to San Francisco on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Solana Beach at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Francisco to Solana Beach.
City Information
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.
San Francisco
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Located in the heart of Northern California's Bay Area, San Francisco is a geographically small but culturally huge city known for its historic cable cars, active waterfront, and the eclectic mix of hippies and techies who call it home. While it might be one of the most expensive U.S. cities to live in, San Fran can actually be very cheap to visit, and there is no shortage of unique sights to see.
If the city's omnipresent fog (nicknamed "Karl the Fog" by locals) takes a break, the best views and Instagram photo ops of the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge are found in Golden Gate Park. Stroll through the oldest Chinatown in North America to find the perfect dim sum, or if you and your boo prefer a little Full House moment, try a romantic picnic at Alamo Square Park in front of the Victorian "Painted Ladies." After all, San Francisco is one of the best vacation destinations for couples.
Since the city is condensed onto a small peninsula, exploring by bike is an efficient and scenic way to get around. When you’re ready to travel beyond city limits, San Francisco is a convenient hub for trips throughout Northern California. It's actually the first stop on Wanderu's West Coast Wine Tour, with the next stop, obviously, in Napa Valley. Whether traveling by bus, train, or through either of the two nearby airports, San Francisco is a can't-miss destination.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Solana Beach?
Main departure station: 105 N Cedros Ave - Solana Beach Transit Ctr
There is one train station in Solana Beach.
All train stations in Solana Beach:
105 N Cedros Ave - Solana Beach Transit Ctr
Where is the train station in San Francisco?
Image credit: 146109843@N05
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: San Francisco, California
Behind a modern curved façade lies San Francisco’s commuter hub, the Salesforce Transit Center. This gateway to downtown San Francisco and the entire Bay Area welcomes tens of thousands of passengers every day. Finding your way around is easy thanks to more than 270 digital displays with transit information. The Salesforce Transit Center serves as a bus station for Greyhound and Amtrak Thruway buses, as well as several public transit options for convenient connections. A standout feature of the Salesforce Transit Center is a public five-acre rooftop park which gives travelers an open space to relax. Rotating food trucks, cafés, carts, and pop-up retail make this a dynamic and vibrant destination in itself.
All train stations in San Francisco:
San Francisco, California
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from San Francisco to Solana Beach?
Search Train TicketsPlan your next adventure
More trains from Solana Beach
- Train from Solana Beach to Anaheim
SEK 261+
- Train from Solana Beach to Burbank
SEK 359+
- Train from Solana Beach to Camarillo
SEK 424+
- Solana Beach to Fullerton Train
SEK 282+
- Solana Beach to Irvine Train
SEK 217+
- Train from Solana Beach to Los Angeles
SEK 371+
- Train from Solana Beach to Oceanside
SEK 120+
- Train from Solana Beach to Oxnard
SEK 435+
- Train from Solana Beach to Riverside
SEK 351+
- Train from Solana Beach to Sacramento
SEK 1,065+
- Solana Beach to San Clemente Train
SEK 185+
- Solana Beach to San Diego
SEK 141+
- Solana Beach to San Juan Capistrano Train
SEK 196+
- Train from Solana Beach to Santa Cruz
SEK 890+
- Train from Solana Beach to Ventura
SEK 445+
Continue by train from San Francisco
- San Francisco to Phoenix Train
SEK 1,494+
- San Francisco to Tucson Train
SEK 1,284+
- Train from San Francisco to Bakersfield
SEK 479+
- Train from San Francisco to Burbank
SEK 607+
- Train from San Francisco to Moorpark
SEK 478+
- San Francisco to Sacramento Train
SEK 380+
- Train from San Francisco to San Diego
SEK 798+
- Train from San Francisco to Stockton
SEK 199+
- Train from San Francisco to Vallejo
SEK 252+
- Train from San Francisco to Ventura
SEK 493+
- Train from San Francisco to Washington D.C.
SEK 4,265+
- Train from San Francisco to St Louis
SEK 3,306+
- San Francisco to Charlotte Train
SEK 5,997+
- Train from San Francisco to Omaha
SEK 1,862+
- Train from San Francisco to Austin
SEK 3,156+
- San Francisco to Dallas Train
SEK 3,342+
- San Francisco to Seattle Train
SEK 1,510+
Check out these popular routes
- New Haven to New York Train
SEK 348+
- Washington D.C. to Boston
SEK 1,902+
- Chicago to Detroit Train
SEK 706+
- Chicago to New York Train
SEK 1,810+
- Train from Boston to Philadelphia
SEK 1,614+
- Train from Detroit to Chicago
SEK 702+
- New York to New Haven Train
SEK 423+
- New York to Chicago Train
SEK 1,998+
- Albany to New York
SEK 6,987+
- Philadelphia to Boston Train
SEK 1,591+
- Train from Providence to Boston
SEK 172+
- Seattle to Portland Train
SEK 3,317+
- Seattle to Portland Train
SEK 398+
- Train from Seattle to Philadelphia
SEK 5,373+
- Train from Seattle to Leavenworth
SEK 590+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more
- Train Tickets
- United States
- California
- San Francisco
- Solana Beach to San Francisco