There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Solana Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
2h 37m$90–380Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851
9h 52m$60–157Drive 365.6 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Solana Beachcar 365.6 mi
6h 3m$67–97Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 19m$611–1,113Bus via El Centro
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851
10h 4m$63–161
Phoenix to Solana Beach by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Solana Beach is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $90 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Solana Beach. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr via Old Town Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Phoenix and Solana Beach is 321 miles. The road distance is 367.7 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Solana Beach without a car is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Phoenix to Solana Beach, including transfers.
Phoenix to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Solana Beach is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $90 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 9h 52m.
Phoenix to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Solana Beach is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 1:46 AM in Phoenix and 12:46 AM in Solana Beach.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $55–150 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- 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 Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $30–90
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Solana Beach is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Phoenix to Solana Beach.
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