There are 8 ways to get from La Quinta to Solvang by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Santa Barbara
best- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 33m$78–111Drive 255.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Quinta to Solvangcar 255.3 mi
4h 34m$47–68Bus, train via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 42m$105–178Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane PSP - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 43m$125–370Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h$91–153Bus, train #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from La Quinta Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 32m$91–170Bus
- Take the bus from Indio to East Los Angelesbus Nogales / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus
9h 45m$139–180Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PSP - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus
6h 54m$310–739
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Quinta to Solvang is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from La Quinta to Solvang is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from La Quinta station to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Indio Bus Station and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between La Quinta and Solvang is 283 miles. The road distance is 256.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Quinta to Solvang without a car is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 7h 33m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from La Quinta to Solvang, including transfers.
La Quinta to Solvang bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
La Quinta to Solvang bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between La Quinta to Solvang is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from La Quinta to Solvang.
There are 58+ hotels available in Solvang.
What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from La Quinta to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 7h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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