The average bus between Solvang and Santa Cruz takes 7h 59m and the fastest bus takes 6h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Solvang to Santa Cruz. 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 twice daily between Solvang and Santa Cruz. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Solvang is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Santa Cruz at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Solvang station and arriving at Santa Cruz station via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Solvang to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Solvang to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Soquel Ave & Front station.
The distance between Solvang and Santa Cruz is 314.7 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose and Diridon Station in around 6h 42m.
