<p>Buses are expensive.
Flying is…expensive.
Walking is out of the question, lol.</p>
<p>As for trains, there are TWO options:
-Amtrak:
Amtrak trains are comfortable and offer things like a snack bar. They’re a bit more expensive than the Metrolink alternatives, though. </p>
<ol>
<li>Visit Amtrak.com and book your LA to SD ticket. Be sure to select Solana Beach as your destination. They’re usually in the $30ish range.</li>
<li>Get to LA Union Station early so you can pick up your ticket.</li>
<li><p>Arrive at Solana Beach, and take the 101 bus to UCSD. You can ask around to see where the stop is. Take the southbound bus to UCSD. The fare will be $2.50. </p></li>
<li><p>Metrolink
These trains are quite a bit less expensive, but still a good option. They’re not as comfortable as Amtrak trains and they do not offer any onboard snack places. Also, you will need to get off at Oceanside since that’s as south as they go, so your bus ride to campus will be longer. </p></li>
<li><p>Check the Metrolink schedule showing rides from LA to Oceanside here:
<a href=“http://www.metrolinktrains.com/schedules/html.php?id=54[/url]”>http://www.metrolinktrains.com/schedules/html.php?id=54</a></p></li>
<li><p>Arrive early and get your ticket at one of the kiosks.</p></li>
<li><p>When you arrive at Oceanside, look for the southbound 101 bus to UCSD. The fare will be $2.50.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>The 101 bus route costs money, but once you get to UCSD, you should hear about getting a bus sticker from parking services, so you can ride the bus for free.</p>
<p>I hope all this helps. See you all next year.</p>