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How to get fromSanta Clara to Solvangby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Clara to Solvang by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 46m
    $89–136

  2. Drive 251.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Solvangcar car 251.9 mi
    4h 33m
    $46–67

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 47m
    $84–166

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 27m
    $206–468

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 22m
    $305–465

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    7h 50m
    $182–698

Santa Clara to Solvang by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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