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How to get fromSolana Beach to Carsonby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    3h 18m
    $32–37
  2. Drive 92.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Carsoncar92.2 mi
    1h 38m
    $17–25
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Alameda St at Los Angeles St to Vermont Av at Torrance Blbus4X
    4h 37m
  4. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Long Beach Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831
    5h 39m
    $20–54

Solana Beach to Carson by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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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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