There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to 4S Ranch by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
2h 29m$74–88Drive 111.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to 4S Ranch111.2 mi
1h 58m$21–30Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 9mFly, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
4h 5m$106–287Train, tram
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to OceansideOC Line
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit CenterSprinter
3h 47m$29–44
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to 4S Ranch is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to 4S Ranch is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Los Angeles and 4S Ranch is 115 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to 4S Ranch without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $70 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Los Angeles to 4S Ranch, including transfers.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to 4S Ranch is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $70 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 9m.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to 4S Ranch is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Los Angeles to 4S Ranch.
There are 615+ hotels available in 4S Ranch.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and 4S Ranch, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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