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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Solvang by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 24m

  2. Drive  117.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Solvangcar car 117.1 mi
    2h 25m
    $20–29

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    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
    6h 33m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    7h 8m
    $81–98

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  • Distance: 163.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 6h 33m.

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