There are 3 ways to get from Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 19m$69–99Drive 205.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 205.9 mi
3h 48m$38–55Bus, 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
7h 35m$68–131
Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Foam / Irving via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Solvang and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 217 miles. The road distance is 207.1 miles.
The best way to get from Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Solvang to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
There are 192+ hotels available in Monterey Bay Aquarium.
What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
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
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