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How to get fromMonterey to Santa Ynezby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Santa Ynez by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 27m

  2. Drive  203.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Santa Ynezcar car 203.1 mi
    3h 46m
    $38–54

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MRY - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 28m

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 48m

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Monterey, 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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