There are 3 ways to get from Dana Point to Solvang by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 14m$49–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus 1
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 18m$28–48Drive 184.3 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Solvangcar 184.3 mi
3h 27m$34–49
Dana Point to Solvang by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Solvang is to bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Solvang is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Dana Point and Solvang is 207 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Solvang without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Dana Point to Solvang, including transfers.
Dana Point to Solvang bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern station.
Dana Point to Solvang bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at 7Th-Channel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Solvang is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Dana Point to Solvang.
There are 63+ hotels available in Solvang.
What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 9h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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