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

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There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Santa Ynez by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 39m
    $100–160

  2. Drive 285.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Santa Ynezcar car 285.6 mi
    5h 7m
    $53–76

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland 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
    8h 52m
    $97–186

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Solvang Park to Edison St. & Sagunto St.bus bus
    6h 6m

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 37m
    $296–444

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 25m
    $195–442

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SMF - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 14m
    $252–561

Oakland to Santa Ynez by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 321 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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