What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and Solana Beach?

The distance covered from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach is 397 km (247 miles).

Bus San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach from $93 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	9h 39m	12:19am	Solana Beach, CA	Cheapest
7:25pm	AMTRAK Station	9h 35m	5:00am	Solana Beach, CA	Fastest
2:40pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	9h 39m	12:19am	Solana Beach, CA	No tags
7:15pm	Cal Poly Vista Grande Dining Complex	9h 45m	5:00am	Solana Beach, CA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Solana Beach. The journey takes about 8 hours 8 minutes, and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

8h 8mAverage Duration

402 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$122 - $122	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$87 - $180	Average Duration8h 8m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $98

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach by bus

What is the distance between San Luis Obispo and Solana Beach?
The distance covered from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach is 397 km (247 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$93

11-24

$93

Today

$110

11-26

$93

11-27

$93

11-28

$93

11-29

$93

11-30

$93

The cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $93

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

You can expect to pay from $93 to $139 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Solana Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-11-26.