There are 3 ways to get from Watsonville to Solvang by bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 18mDrive 208.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watsonville to Solvangcar 208.1 mi
3h 48m$38–55Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Solvang is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Solvang is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Solvang. However, there are services departing from Rodriguez / Second and arriving at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Watsonville and Solvang is 218 miles. The road distance is 209.3 miles.
The best way to get from Watsonville to Solvang without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Watsonville to Solvang, including transfers.
Watsonville to Solvang bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Watsonville to Solvang bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Solvang is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Watsonville to Solvang.
There are 38+ hotels available in Solvang.
What companies run services between Watsonville, CA, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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