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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Solvangby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Solvang by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Santa Barbarabus bus Ans 6238
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 28m
    $45–67

  2. Drive 116.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Solvangcar car 116.9 mi
    2h 25m
    $22–31

  3. Line 761 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 43m
    $43–80

Santa Monica Pier to Solvang by foot and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs, Gayley Nb & Strathmore Ns, Los Angeles UCLA, and Santa Barbara in around 5h 28m.

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