The average bus between Carlsbad and Solvang takes 8h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlsbad to Solvang. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Carlsbad and Solvang. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlsbad is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Solvang at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlsbad to Solvang? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad station and arriving at Solvang station via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Carlsbad to Solvang bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to Solvang bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at Buellton, CA station.
The distance between Carlsbad and Solvang is 303 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a bus from Oceanside to Solvang Park via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Buellton, CA, and McMurray Rd. in around 7h 2m.