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How to get fromSolvang to Santa Monicaby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Solvang to Santa Monica by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    6h 20m
    $51–98

  2. Drive 116.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solvang to Santa Monicacar car 116.9 mi
    2h 25m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, train, line 761 bus

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    3. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761 / ...
    6h 29m
    $46–82

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    6h 31m
    $81–96

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 51m
    $32–50

Solvang to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $80–95 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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