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How to get fromPalm Desert to Solvangby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Palm Desert to Solvang by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 10m
    $91–156

  2. Drive 248.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Solvangcar car 248.3 mi
    4h 25m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus 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
    9h 12m
    $52–84

  4. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 43m
    $110–186

  5. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 39m
    $66–127

  6. Bus, train via Los Angeles #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 50m
    $64–129

  7. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PSP - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 31m
    $94–314

  8. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    6h 42m
    $247–701

Palm Desert to Solvang by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 9h 12m.

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