What is the cheapest way to get from Solvang to Dana Point?

The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Dana Point is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Solvang to Dana Point?

The fastest way to get from Solvang to Dana Point is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Solvang and Dana Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Dana Point. However, there are services departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Solvang to Dana Point?

The distance between Solvang and Dana Point is 204 miles. The road distance is 185.8 miles.

How do I travel from Solvang to Dana Point without a car?

The best way to get from Solvang to Dana Point without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 10m and costs $160 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Solvang to Dana Point?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Solvang to Dana Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solvang to Dana Point bus from?

Solvang to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Solvang to Dana Point bus arrive?

Solvang to Dana Point bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Solvang to Dana Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Dana Point is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Solvang to Dana Point.

Where can I stay near Dana Point?

There are 266+ hotels available in Dana Point.

Solvang to Dana Point - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Solvang to Dana Point by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Solvang to Goleta Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 10m
$165–189
Drive 184.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Solvang to Dana Pointcar 184.7 mi
3h 24m
$34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus
8h 18m
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 46m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Solvang to Dana Point.

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Distance: 202.6 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 8h 18m.

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