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How to get fromCarlsbad to Solvangby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlsbad to Solvang by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 44m
    $75–145

  2. Drive 214.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Solvangcar car 214.3 mi
    3h 53m
    $40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    7h 2m

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 18m
    $174–244

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 12m
    $44–70

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 51m

Carlsbad to Solvang by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?

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.

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