What is the cheapest way to get from Solvang to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Solvang to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Solvang to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Solvang and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Solvang to Santa Monica?

The distance between Solvang and Santa Monica is 163 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.

How do I travel from Solvang to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Solvang to Santa Monica without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 4m and costs $150 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Solvang to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Solvang to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solvang to Santa Monica bus from?

Solvang to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Solvang to Santa Monica bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Solvang to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Santa Monica is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Solvang to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2736+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Solvang to Santa Monica - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Solvang to Santa Monica by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Solvang to Goleta Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 4m
$153–181
Drive 116.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Solvang to Santa Monicacar 116.9 mi
2h 25m
$22–31
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 Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 39m
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
4h 40m
Bus, line 33 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 Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 55m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Solvang to Santa Monica.

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Distance: 162.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to 5th / Santa Monica via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 55m.

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