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How to get fromWalnut Creek to Solvangby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 4m
    $104–165

  2. Drive 291.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Solvangcar car 291.6 mi
    5h 12m
    $54–77

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 44m
    $107–210

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

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 36m
    $215–464

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 19m
    $299–448

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

    1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 55m
    $188–455

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SMF - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 51m
    $244–614

Walnut Creek to Solvang by subway and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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