There are 2 ways to get from Bakersfield to Santa Ynez by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 14mDrive 143.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to Santa Ynezcar 143.2 mi
3h 32m$25–36
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Santa Ynez is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Santa Ynez is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Santa Ynez. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Solvang Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Santa Ynez is 206 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Santa Ynez without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Bakersfield to Santa Ynez, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
Bakersfield to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Santa Ynez is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Bakersfield to Santa Ynez.
There are 67+ hotels available in Santa Ynez.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Santa Ynez, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Solvang Park in around 6h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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