There are 3 ways to get from Solvang to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
5h 29m$185–252Drive 174.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Big Surcar 174.2 mi
3h 29m$32–46Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain
- Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi
6h 39m$182–281
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Big Sur is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Solvang to Big Sur is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Solvang and Big Sur is 237 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Solvang to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 29m and costs $180 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Solvang to Big Sur, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Big Sur is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Solvang to Big Sur.
There are 312+ hotels available in Big Sur.
What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Solvang to Big Sur. However, you can take the bus to Salinas then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Luis Obispo, walk to San Luis Obispo, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.
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
- $65–95
- 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
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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