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How to get fromSolana Beach to Berkeleyby plane, subway, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus) or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    best
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeCLD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    2h 54m
    $88–294

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSAN - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    4h 29m
    $58–296

  3. Train, bus, BART

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Station to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    10h 32m
    $89–100

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to EmeryvilletrainCoast Starlight
    14h 57m
    $99–163

  5. Drive 474 mi

    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Berkeleycar474 mi
    7h 54m
    $87–125

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    4h 14m
    $60–239

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSAN - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Downtown Berkeleysubway
    5h 28m
    $108–255

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to BerkeleybusFlixBus N2003 / ...
    12h 35m

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to OaklandbusGreyhound US0831
    12h 58m
    $60–129

Solana Beach to Berkeley by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Emeryville via Los Angeles in around 14h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Berkeley via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 12h 35m.

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