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How to get fromSolvang to Montereyby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Solvang to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 51m

  2. Drive  204.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solvang to Montereycar car 204.6 mi
    3h 46m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 15m

  4. Bus, fly

    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
    7h 23m
    $92–308

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Monterey, 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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