There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Solvang by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 57m$61–113Drive 167.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Costa Mesa to Solvangcar 167.1 mi
3h 3m$31–44Line 43 bus, bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 14m$40–62Line 43 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus
9h 13m$96–121
Costa Mesa to Solvang by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Solvang is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Solvang is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Solvang is 190 miles. The road distance is 168 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Solvang without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Costa Mesa to Solvang, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Solvang bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Park-19Th station.
Costa Mesa to Solvang bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Solvang is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Costa Mesa to Solvang.
There are 59+ hotels available in Solvang.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 8h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $85–95
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $80–90
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