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Oakland to Santa Ynez buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oakland and Santa Ynez takes 8h 33m and the fastest bus takes 8h 21m. There is at least one bus per day from Oakland to Santa Ynez. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 33m
Duration
321 mi
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

Oakland to Santa Ynez bus times

Buses run once daily between Oakland and Santa Ynez. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakland is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Santa Ynez at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit8h 21m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit8h 21m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit8h 21m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit8h 21m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit8h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oakland to Santa Ynez? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Oakland to Santa Ynez.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Santa Ynez, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily, and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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