There are 3 ways to get from El Monte 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 Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 52m$42–85Line 76 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Arcadiabus 76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 3m$26–44Drive 140.6 mi
- Drive from El Monte to Solvangcar 140.6 mi
2h 34m$26–38
El Monte to Solvang by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Solvang is to line 76 bus and bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Solvang is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Ramona and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between El Monte and Solvang is 159 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Solvang without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from El Monte to Solvang, including transfers.
El Monte to Solvang bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Ramona station.
El Monte to Solvang bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Arcadia station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Solvang is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from El Monte to Solvang.
There are 63+ hotels available in Solvang.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Alameda / Arcadia, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 6h 3m.
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
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
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Ramona to Alameda / Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.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
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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