There are 3 ways to get from Solvang to Watsonville by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 16mDrive 208.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solvang to Watsonvillecar 208.1 mi
3h 48m$38–55Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solvang to Watsonville is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Solvang to Watsonville is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Solvang to Watsonville. However, there are services departing from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Rodriguez / Second via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Solvang and Watsonville is 218 miles. The road distance is 209.3 miles.
The best way to get from Solvang to Watsonville without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Solvang to Watsonville, including transfers.
Solvang to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Solvang to Watsonville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solvang to Watsonville is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Solvang to Watsonville.
There are 88+ hotels available in Watsonville.
What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Watsonville, 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
- $35–190
- 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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