What is the cheapest way to get from Orange County to Santa Ynez?

The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Santa Ynez is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orange County to Santa Ynez?

The fastest way to get from Orange County to Santa Ynez is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Orange County and Santa Ynez?

No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to Santa Ynez. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Solvang Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Orange County to Santa Ynez?

The distance between Orange County and Santa Ynez is 186 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.

How do I travel from Orange County to Santa Ynez without a car?

The best way to get from Orange County to Santa Ynez without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Orange County to Santa Ynez?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Orange County to Santa Ynez, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orange County to Santa Ynez bus from?

Orange County to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Orange County to Santa Ynez bus arrive?

Orange County to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Orange County to Santa Ynez?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to Santa Ynez is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Orange County to Santa Ynez.

Where can I stay near Santa Ynez?

There are 57+ hotels available in Santa Ynez.

Orange County to Santa Ynez - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Orange County to Santa Ynez by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 28m
$57–111
Drive 156.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orange County to Santa Ynezcar 156.5 mi
2h 52m
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 49m
$39–60

Orange County to Santa Ynez by train and bus (Amtrak)

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6h 28mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.1 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Solvang Park in around 6h 49m.

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