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How to get fromSolvang to San Franciscoby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Solvang to San Francisco by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    7h 13m

  2. Drive  294.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solvang to San Franciscocar car 294.8 mi
    5h 15m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    8h 49m

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    4h 36m
    $213–457

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    4h 46m
    $359–493

  6. Bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    2. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    6h 33m

  7. Bus, bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    8h 56m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Solvang to San Francisco. However, you can take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 8h 49m.

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