What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Solana Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Solana Beach?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Solana Beach is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Solana Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Riverside to Solana Beach?

The distance between Riverside and Solana Beach is 106 miles. The road distance is 82.4 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Solana Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Solana Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $29 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Solana Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Riverside to Solana Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Solana Beach train from?

Riverside to Solana Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Solana Beach?

The best way to get from Riverside to Solana Beach is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $29 - $40. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs $21 - $60 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Riverside to Solana Beach train arrive?

Riverside to Solana Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Solana Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Solana Beach is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Riverside to Solana Beach.

Where can I stay near Solana Beach?

There are 617+ hotels available in Solana Beach.

Riverside to Solana Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Solana Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 17m
$30–37
Train, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 101
5h 4m
$14–24
Line 1 bus, bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 1
2. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Hwy 101 & Dahlia Drbus 101
5h 14m
$21–57
Drive 82 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Solana Beachcar 82 mi
1h 36m
$15–22

Riverside to Solana Beach by train

49Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Riverside to Solana Beach.

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Distance: 105.3 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Santa Ana in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, UCSD Central Campus Station, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 5h 14m.

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