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How to get fromPalo Alto to Santa Ynez Valleyby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Santa Ynez Valley by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 13m
    $96–139

  2. Drive 264.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Santa Ynez Valleycar car 264.4 mi
    4h 49m
    $49–70

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose 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 14m
    $96–174

  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 Santa Barbara Airport to Buellton, CAbus bus
    4h 58m
    $255–526

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    7h 31m
    $199–717

  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
    7h 36m
    $209–460

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 273.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Santa Ynez Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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