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Trip Overview

The average bus between Salinas and Santa Ynez takes 5h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. There is at least one bus per day from Salinas 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.

5h 38m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

Salinas to Santa Ynez bus times

Buses run once daily between Salinas and Santa Ynez. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Salinas is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Santa Ynez at 3:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit6h 1m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit5h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit6h 1m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit5h 16m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit6h 1m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit5h 16m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit6h 1m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit5h 16m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit6h 1m • 1 change
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    AmtrakSanta Ynez Valley Transit5h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salinas 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 Salinas to Santa Ynez.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 199.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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