What is the cheapest way to get from Solvang to Malibu?

The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Malibu is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Solvang to Malibu?

The fastest way to get from Solvang to Malibu is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Solvang and Malibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Patsaouras Transit Plaza and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Solvang to Malibu?

The distance between Solvang and Malibu is 144 miles. The road distance is 105.2 miles.

How do I travel from Solvang to Malibu without a car?

The best way to get from Solvang to Malibu without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 4h 48m and costs $140 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Solvang to Malibu?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Solvang to Malibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solvang to Malibu bus from?

Solvang to Malibu bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Solvang to Malibu bus arrive?

Solvang to Malibu bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Solvang to Malibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Malibu is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Solvang to Malibu.

Where can I stay near Malibu?

There are 217+ hotels available in Malibu.

Solvang to Malibu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and line 33 bus

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

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Bus, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Simi Valley Amtraktrain
3. Take the taxi from Simi Valley Amtrak to Malibutaxi
4h 48m
$149–209
Drive 104.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Solvang to Malibucar 104.6 mi
2h 5m
$20–28
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
7h 42m
$47–84
Bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
8h 7m
$33–52

Solvang to Malibu by bus and train (Amtrak)

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7h 42mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.8 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 5th / Colorado in around 8h 7m.

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