There are 6 ways to get from Solvang to Riverside by bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Goleta
best- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
6h 10m$36–56Drive 180.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Riversidecar 180.7 mi
3h 19m$33–48Taxi, train
- 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$161–227Bus
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardinobus
6h 35m$34–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
8h 15m$98–122Bus, train via Santa Barbara
- 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 29m$55–105
Solvang to Riverside by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Riverside is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 35m.
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 Isla Vista, Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
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 bus and train via Goleta which takes 6h 10m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop 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 495+ 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 Isla Vista, Los Angeles Downtown, and San Bernardino in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- cclax@cclax.com
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, 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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