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How to get fromSan Rafael to Solvangby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to Solvang by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 8m
    $102–143

  2. Drive 308.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Solvangcar car 308.4 mi
    5h 32m
    $57–82

  3. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 19m
    $97–178

  4. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 29m
    $223–480

  5. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 19m
    $316–493

  6. Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 48m
    $216–461

San Rafael to Solvang by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Solvang. However, you can take the line 101 bus to Mission St & 4th St, walk to 4th St & Market St, take the line 15 bus to 4th St & Townsend St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, then take the bus to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Mission St & 7th St, Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn, King St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and Paso Robles Amtrak Station in around 10h 19m.

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