There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Solvang by bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 18mDrive 204.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Solvang204.5 mi
3h 45m$38–54Shuttle, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)SFO - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
7h 4mTrain, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak StationCoast Starlight
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 54m
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Solvang is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Solvang is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Monterey and Solvang is 215 miles. The road distance is 205.7 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Solvang without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Monterey to Solvang, including transfers.
Monterey to Solvang bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Solvang bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Solvang is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Monterey to Solvang.
There are 62+ hotels available in Solvang.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $60–75
- Standard Rate
- $71
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide