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How to get fromSolvang to Walnut Creekby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Solvang to Walnut Creek by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 13m
    $112–156

  2. Drive 290.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solvang to Walnut Creekcar car 290.7 mi
    5h 12m
    $53–77

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 54m
    $106–207

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

    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 subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    5h 21m
    $256–511

  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
    5h 10m
    $340–495

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

    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
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    7h 19m
    $187–452

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

    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
    4. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    9h 41m
    $134–358

Solvang to Walnut Creek by bus and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 328.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Walnut Creek, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Emeryville twice daily. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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