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How to get fromLake Forest to Solvangby train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Solvang by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 45m

  2. Drive 173 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Solvangcar car 173 mi
    3h 10m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 35m

  4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SNA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 46m

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAX - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 43m

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Irvine to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 6h 35m.

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