There are 4 ways to get from Solana Beach to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
3h 17m$30–37Line 101 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
4h 23m$14–22Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Anaheimbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
4h 37mDrive 82.1 mi
- Drive from Solana Beach to Riversidecar 82.1 mi
1h 38m$15–22
Solana Beach to Riverside by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Riverside is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Magnolia + Sunnyside via Artic - Dock 6, Village of Orange Zone 5 and Galleria @ Tyler EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Riverside is 106 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $29 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Solana Beach to Riverside, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Riverside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Riverside is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $29 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Riverside - Downtown via Santa Ana in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Anaheim, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 4h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Solana Beach to Riverside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Anaheim station.
Solana Beach to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Riverside is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Solana Beach to Riverside.
Book your Solana Beach to Riverside train tickets online with Omio.
There are 246+ hotels available in Riverside.









