There are 7 ways to get from El Centro to Solvang by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- 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 5m$48–83Drive 338.6 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Solvangcar 338.6 mi
6h 3m$62–90Fly Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 6m$181–276Bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 38m$60–118Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 6m$62–121Fly Imperial County Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane IPL - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 7m$71–331Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 59m$67–273
El Centro to Solvang by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Solvang is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Solvang is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Solvang. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between El Centro and Solvang is 360 miles. The road distance is 340.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Solvang without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from El Centro to Solvang, including transfers.
El Centro to Solvang bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro to Solvang bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Solvang is 341 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from El Centro to Solvang.
There are 63+ hotels available in Solvang.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–360
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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