There are 6 ways to get from Indio to Solana Beach by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 46m$51–68Drive 113.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indio to Solana Beachcar 113.7 mi
2h 32m$21–30Bus, train via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 2m$58–77Bus, train #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Indio Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 53mBus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 15mBus, tram
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
12h 22m$52–94
Indio to Solana Beach by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indio to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Indio to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Indio station to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Indio Bus Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Indio and Solana Beach is 231 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indio to Solana Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 46m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Indio to Solana Beach, including transfers.
Indio to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
Indio to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indio to Solana Beach is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Indio to Solana Beach.
There are 614+ hotels available in Solana Beach.
What companies run services between Indio, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Indio Bus Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 6h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indio Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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