What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Santa Ynez?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Santa Ynez. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Santa Barbara and Solvang Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez?

The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Ynez is 150 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Santa Ynez bus from?

Los Angeles to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Ynez bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Santa Ynez is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez.

Where can I stay near Santa Ynez?

There are 59+ hotels available in Santa Ynez.

Los Angeles to Santa Ynez - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 49m
$31–48
Drive 124.8 mi
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1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Ynezcar 124.8 mi
2h 18m
$23–33
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 19m
$47–89

Los Angeles to Santa Ynez by bus

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Solvang Park in around 4h 49m.

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