The average bus between Solvang and Monterey takes 6h 34m and the fastest bus takes 5h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Solvang to Monterey. 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 Solvang and Monterey. The earliest departure is at 12:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Solvang is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Monterey at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Solvang station and arriving at Monterey station via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Solvang to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Solvang to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
The distance between Solvang and Monterey is 273.6 km. The road distance is 345 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 4h 30m.