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How to get fromSan Marcos to Solvangby train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to Solvang by train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 26m
    $76–158

  2. Drive 225.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Marcos to Solvangcar car 225.2 mi
    4h 4m
    $42–60

  3. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    8h 39m
    $44–72

  4. Tram, train, fly, bus

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    4. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 51m
    $186–268

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    9h 45m
    $128–185

San Marcos to Solvang by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Solvang Park via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Buellton, CA, and McMurray Rd. in around 9h 45m.

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