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How to get fromLos Angeles to Santa Ynez Valleyby train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez Valley by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Goleta Station to Santa Ynez Valleytaxi taxi
    3h 43m
    $146–214

  2. Drive 127.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez Valleycar car 127.4 mi
    2h 22m
    $24–34

  3. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 3m
    $41–61

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 36m
    $58–101

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    5h 3m
    $99–121

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Santa Ynez Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Ynez Valley via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop in around 4h 3m.

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