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Santa Barbara to Solvang Bus Schedule

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Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Santa Barbara to Solvang. Traveling by bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang usually takes around 45 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.

	Distance	28 mi (45 km)
	Shortest duration	0h 45m
	Cheapest price	€2.65
	Trips per day	2
	Most frequent service	Amtrak Thruway
	Bus lines	1

Price trends for buses from Santa Barbara to Solvang

Average bus ticket prices from Santa Barbara to Solvang by month

What bus companies travel from Santa Barbara to Solvang?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Barbara to Solvang. Amtrak Thruway is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak Thruway	2	0h 45m	€2.65

Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Solvang start at €3. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang

The bus takes an average of 45 minutes to cover the 28 miles from Santa Barbara to Solvang. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.

The first bus leaves at 2:00pm and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Barbara to Solvang, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Santa Barbara to Solvang. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Santa Barbara to Solvang; ticket prices start at €2.65.

City Information

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a major travel destination along the southern coast of California. Dramatically situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara offers incomparable scenery with a comfortably warm climate year-round. White stucco buildings with Mediterranean-style architecture, gorgeous beaches, and upscale local cuisine give Santa Barbara the nickname "The American Riviera."

There are many kinds of vacations to enjoy in Santa Barbara. You can spend days on the soft sand of Leadbetter Beach, surfing in the swells at Rincon Point, or shopping for trinkets along Stearns Wharf. Or embrace the area's history by visiting the Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish mission founded in 1786. Highlights from the mission include Spanish architecture, a rose garden, a museum, and even crypts.

Santa Barbara Airport, only a few miles from downtown, serves passengers to the region. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner stops in Santa Barbara on its way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with plenty of connections to other SoCal hotspots. Intercity buses, including FlixBus, offer routes from Santa Barbara to destinations like L.A., San Diego, and Las Vegas.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Santa Barbara?

Main departure station: 209 State Street

Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Barbara.

All bus stations in Santa Barbara:

209 State Street

Where does the bus arrive in Solvang?

Main arrival station: 1630 Mission Dr

All buses from Santa Barbara arrive at one main station in Solvang.

All bus stations in Solvang:

1630 Mission Dr

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