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

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

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

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    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 9m
    $71–370

  2. Drive 308.4 mi

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

  3. Caltrain, bus

    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
    8h 52m
    $87–152

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 51m
    $82–178

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

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Padbus 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 49m
    $77–297

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

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h
    $88–308

San Rafael to Solvang by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus to Oakland International Airport, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), walk to Santa Barbara Airport, take the bus to UCSB North Hall Outbound, 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 & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, Townsend St & 4th St, San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, and San Jose in around 8h 52m.

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