There are 4 ways to get from Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
3h 38m$31–41Drive 102.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts102.2 mi
1h 49m$19–27Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 41mTrain, fly, tram
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
4h 8m$76–328
Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to USC School of Cinematic Arts. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Broadway / 36th via Alameda / Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Solana Beach and USC School of Cinematic Arts is 114 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts, including transfers.
Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 41m.
Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Solana Beach to USC School of Cinematic Arts.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and USC School of Cinematic Arts, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily, and the journey takes 2h 50m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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
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