There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Solvang by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, 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.
Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SLC - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
5h 44m$71–358Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - Sunocobus
- Take the bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal 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
21h 41m$148–284Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
26h 47m$291–583Drive 792.2 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Solvangcar 792.2 mi
13h$145–209Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SLC - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus
8h 38m$182–458Train, bus via San Luis Obispo (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the train from Emeryville to San Luis Obispotrain
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
28h 27m$288–639
Salt Lake City to Solvang by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Solvang is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Solvang is to fly and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Downtown Salt Lake and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Salt Lake City Airport, Cedar City, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Solvang is 660 miles. The road distance is 796.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Solvang without a car is to bus which takes 21h 41m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Salt Lake City to Solvang, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Solvang bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Salt Lake City Airport station.
Salt Lake City to Solvang bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Cedar City - Sunoco station.
Solvang is 1h behind Salt Lake City. It is currently 4:44 AM in Salt Lake City and 3:44 AM in Solvang.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Solvang is 797 miles. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Salt Lake City to Solvang.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Salt Lake City Airport, Cedar City - Sunoco, Cedar City, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 21h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Amtrak
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