There are 4 ways to get from Solvang to 17-Mile Drive by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 5m$93–128Drive 199.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to 17-Mile Drivecar 199.3 mi
4h 10m$37–53Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 16m$138–213Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 53m$380–833
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Solvang to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to 17-Mile Drive. However, there are services departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Solvang and 17-Mile Drive is 222 miles. The road distance is 200.5 miles.
The best way to get from Solvang to 17-Mile Drive without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Solvang to 17-Mile Drive, including transfers.
Solvang to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Solvang to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to 17-Mile Drive is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Solvang to 17-Mile Drive.
There are 230+ hotels available in 17-Mile Drive.
What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas twice daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $85–95
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $80–90
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