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How to get fromBig Sur to Solvangby taxi, bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Big Sur to Solvang by taxi, bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Taxi, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 46m
    $208–269

  2. Drive 169.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Sur to Solvangcar car 169.9 mi
    3h 22m
    $31–45

  3. Taxi, train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinastaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 7m
    $203–284

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 2m
    $146–198

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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Big Sur, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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