There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Chatsworthtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 51m$58–110Drive 127.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranchcar 127.5 mi
2h 18m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
5h 49m$94–158Bus, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Devonshirebus 240
6h 28m$50–77
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch. However, there are services departing from Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia and arriving at Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Santa Fe station to Porter Ranch. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Chatsworth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Rancho Santa Fe and Porter Ranch is 143 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch, including transfers.
Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA and Porter Ranch, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Chatsworth 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia to Porter Ranch via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Oceanside, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, and Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave in around 5h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- hello@laxlinq.com
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- infoline@lawa.org
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Reseda / Devonshire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff station.
Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chatsworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Rancho Santa Fe to Porter Ranch.
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