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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Rafael to Solvang by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 27m

  2. Drive 308.4 mi

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

  3. 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 50m

  4. 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

  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 12m

  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 2m

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SMF - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 29m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Francisco to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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