There are 3 ways to get from Solvang to Salinas by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 30mDrive 189 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Salinas189 mi
3h 24m$35–50Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis ObispoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to SalinasCoast Starlight
5h 40m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Salinas is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Solvang to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Salinas. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Solvang and Salinas is 196 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.
The best way to get from Solvang to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs .
The bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Solvang to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Solvang to Salinas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Salinas is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Solvang to Salinas.
There are 162+ hotels available in Salinas.
What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Salinas, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- 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 Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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