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How to get fromSolvang to Big Surby bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Solvang to Big Sur by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 35m

  2. Drive  169.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solvang to Big Surcar car 169.8 mi
    3h 22m
    $28–41

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 45m

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBA - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $184–435

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 17m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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