There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Solvang by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
5h 30m$32–52Drive 160 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana to Solvangcar 160 mi
2h 56m$30–43Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 33m$51–103Train, bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus
7h 4m$95–119
Santa Ana to Solvang by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Solvang is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Solvang is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Downtown and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Solvang is 173 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Solvang without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Santa Ana to Solvang, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Solvang bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana to Solvang bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Solvang is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Santa Ana to Solvang.
There are 62+ hotels available in Solvang.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 5h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $85–95
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $80–90
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