There are 4 ways to get from Solvang to Riverside 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- Take the taxi from Solvang to Goleta Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
6h 26m$160–191Drive 180.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Riversidecar 180.7 mi
3h 19m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardinobus
7h 45mBus, train
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Riverside is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Solvang to Riverside is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Solvang and Riverside is 205 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.
The best way to get from Solvang to Riverside without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 26m and costs $160 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Solvang to Riverside, including transfers.
Solvang to Riverside bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Solvang to Riverside bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Riverside is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Solvang to Riverside.
There are 249+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Bernardino in around 7h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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