There are 5 ways to get from Solvang to Lancaster by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Solvang to Goleta Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Burbanktrain
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
6h 20m$161–228Drive 145.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Lancastercar 145.3 mi
3h 3m$27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
8h 30m$98–122Bus, train via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain
8h$57–103Bus
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
10h 19m$94–137
Solvang to Lancaster by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Lancaster is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Solvang to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Carl's Jr./Inyo St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Solvang and Lancaster is 199 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Solvang to Lancaster without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 20m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Solvang to Lancaster, including transfers.
Solvang to Lancaster bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Solvang to Lancaster bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Lancaster is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Solvang to Lancaster.
There are 64+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 10h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Glendale to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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