There are 9 ways to get from El Centro to Solvang by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Goleta
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 50m$53–87Bus, train via San Diego
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 1m$101–204Drive 338.3 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Solvangcar 338.3 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 Buellton, CAbus
6h 54m$171–268Bus, 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
9h 37m$73–134Bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0850
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus
12h$116–169Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 49m$73–372Fly 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 19m$82–353Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- 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
9h 8m$76–320
El Centro to Solvang by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Solvang is to bus via Goleta which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 50m.
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 Downtown and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between El Centro and Solvang is 353 miles. The road distance is 340.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Solvang without a car is to bus via Goleta which takes 8h 50m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from El Centro to Solvang.
There are 59+ 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 and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–360
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–240
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $85–95
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $80–90
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