There are 4 ways to get from Solana Beach to Carson by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
3h 18m$32–37Drive 92.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solana Beach to Carson92.2 mi
1h 38m$17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Alameda St at Los Angeles St to Vermont Av at Torrance Bl4X
4h 37mLine 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus StationGreyhound US0831
5h 39m$20–54
Solana Beach to Carson by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Carson is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Carson is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Carson. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Vermont Av at Torrance Bl via Alameda St at Los Angeles St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Carson is 121 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Carson without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Solana Beach to Carson, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Carson bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Carson is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.
Solana Beach to Carson bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Carson is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Solana Beach to Carson.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $28–34 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Vermont Av at Torrance Bl via Los Angeles and Alameda St at Los Angeles St in around 4h 37m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Alameda St at Los Angeles St to Vermont Av at Torrance Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://transit.torranceca.gov
- Schedules at
- https://transit.torranceca.gov/routes-schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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