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

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

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  1. Line 33 bus, bus

    best
    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
    $32–50

  2. Drive 117.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Solvangcar car 117.1 mi
    2h 26m
    $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 41m
    $44–80

  4. Bus

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

Santa Monica to Solvang by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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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