There are 4 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Solvang by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, 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
7h 1m$61–113Drive 175.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mission Viejo to Solvangcar 175.1 mi
3h 11m$32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- 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 19m$42–64Train, bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus
8h 28m$97–122
Mission Viejo to Solvang by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Solvang is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Solvang is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Ana, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Mission Viejo and Solvang is 197 miles. The road distance is 176.1 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Solvang without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Mission Viejo to Solvang, including transfers.
Mission Viejo to Solvang bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Mission Viejo to Solvang bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Solvang is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Mission Viejo to Solvang.
There are 59+ hotels available in Solvang.
What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 7h 19m.
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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
- 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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