How far is San Diego from Solana Beach?

About 21 miles (33 km) separate San Diego and Solana Beach.

Bus San Diego to Solana Beach from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Diego to Solana Beach on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:50pm	Santa Fe Depot	40m	2:30pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Santa Fe Depot	40m	4:30pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Santa Fe Depot	40m	5:30pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Santa Fe Depot	40m	7:30pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Santa Fe Depot	40m	9:30pm	Solana Beach, CA	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Solana Beach

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Solana Beach. The journey takes about 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21train per day

31mAverage Duration

18 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $16	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $16	Average Duration31m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,588 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5588 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $8

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Solana Beach by bus

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Solana Beach was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Solana Beach, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $14 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Solana Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-17.