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How to get fromSolvang to Santa Cruzby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Solvang to Santa Cruz by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6h 42m
    $96–136

  2. Drive 224.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solvang to Santa Cruzcar car 224.9 mi
    4h 8m
    $41–60

  3. Bus, train

    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 bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    8h 19m
    $89–178

  4. Bus, fly, Caltrain

    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
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 31m
    $259–531

Solvang to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Soquel Ave & Front via San Jose and Diridon Station in around 6h 42m.

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