There are 3 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Solvang by bus, train, bus (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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 4m$100–160Drive 225.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgecrest to Solvangcar 225.6 mi
4h 31m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 11m$80–123
Ridgecrest to Solvang by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Solvang is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Solvang is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Solvang is 299 miles. The road distance is 226.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Solvang without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 4m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Ridgecrest to Solvang, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Solvang bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.
Ridgecrest to Solvang bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Solvang is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Ridgecrest to Solvang.
There are 62+ hotels available in Solvang.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop and Santa Barbara in around 10h 11m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.estransit.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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
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