The average bus between Monterey and Solvang takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Monterey to Solvang. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Monterey and Solvang. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Monterey is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Solvang at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 34m • 1 change

5h 39m • 1 change
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7h 59m • 1 change

5h 34m • 1 change

5h 39m • 1 change
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7h 59m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Monterey station and arriving at Solvang station via Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Monterey to Solvang bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Solvang bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The distance between Monterey and Solvang is 273.6 km. The road distance is 344 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.