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How to get fromLake Forest to Solvangby train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Solvang by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 49m
    $64–118

  2. Drive 173 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Solvangcar car 173 mi
    3h 11m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus
    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
    6h 35m
    $47–72

  4. Train, bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    7h 18m
    $96–120

Lake Forest to Solvang by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lake Forest to Solvang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Irvine to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 6h 35m.

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