Trains tickets from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Solana Beach
    Destination location: Solana Beach, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: July 7 at
    Destination city: Solana Beach
    Destination location: Solana Beach, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Solana Beach
    Destination location: Solana Beach, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Solana Beach
    Destination location: Solana Beach, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Solana Beach
    Destination location: Solana Beach, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach.

Bus
Average Price$51 - $51Average Duration7h 20m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$46 - $120Average Duration5h 34m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Solana Beach. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
7h 20mAverage Duration
$51Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Santa Barbara to Solana Beach: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$46
Average train trip duration5h 34m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure6:53am
Distance170 miles (274 km)
Latest train departure6:57pm

Santa Barbara to Solana Beach Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/01
$43
07/02
$43
Today
$43
07/04
$43
07/05
$43
07/06
$43
07/07
No data
07/08
$43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of $43

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $43 to $340 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-07-04.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Santa Barbara and Solana Beach is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Solana Beach.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Solana Beach, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Santa Barbara and Solana Beach, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Santa Barbara and Solana Beach is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $46 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $46. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Solana Beach, choose the train, as it will take you from Santa Barbara to Solana Beach in about 5h 34m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Solana Beach to Santa Barbara

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