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How to get fromMalibu to Santa Ynezby taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Malibu to Santa Ynez by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Malibu to Simi Valley Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 2m
    $150–201

  2. Drive 101.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Malibu to Santa Ynezcar car 101.4 mi
    2h 1m
    $19–27

  3. Line 134 bus, bus, line 761 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Civic Center / Webb to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 134
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Wilshire / Westwoodbus bus 720
    3. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    4. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train
    5. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 15m
    $45–87

  4. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 19m
    $33–53

Malibu to Santa Ynez by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Civic Center / Webb to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Santa Monica / 4th, 5th / Santa Monica, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Solvang Park in around 8h 19m.

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