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How to get fromSanta Rosa to Solana Beachby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Solana Beach by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Sonoma County Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 2m
    $95–516

  2. Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $92–380

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 27m
    $97–166

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 59m
    $194–404

  5. Drive 525 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Solana Beachcar car 525 mi
    8h 54m
    $96–139

  6. Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    5h 46m
    $108–339

  7. Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $100–512

  8. Fly Sonoma County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane STS - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 2m
    $102–506

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 40m
    $92–179

Santa Rosa to Solana Beach by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 15h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, and Los Angeles in around 18h 59m.

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