There are 4 ways to get from El Segundo to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
4h 29m$33–39Line 232 bus, bus, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Grand to Long Beach / Anaheim232
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Oceanside
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St101
6h 5m$18–52Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CALax Linq
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St101
5h 26m$48–93Drive 102.6 mi
- Drive from El Segundo to Solana Beach102.6 mi
1h 49m$19–27
El Segundo to Solana Beach by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Segundo to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from El Segundo to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from El Segundo to Solana Beach. However, there are services departing from Main St. / Holly Ave. and arriving at Hwy 101 & Plaza St via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between El Segundo and Solana Beach is 127 miles. The road distance is 103.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Segundo to Solana Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from El Segundo to Solana Beach, including transfers.
El Segundo to Solana Beach bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup station.
The best way to get from El Segundo to Solana Beach is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 26m.
El Segundo to Solana Beach bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Segundo to Solana Beach is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from El Segundo to Solana Beach.
What companies run services between El Segundo, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $28–34 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St. / Holly Ave. to Hwy 101 & Plaza St via LAX Transit Center Bay 9, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 5h 26m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Pacific Coast Highway / Grand to Long Beach / Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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