There are 3 ways to get from Pasadena to Santa Ynez by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 14m$31–49Drive 127.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pasadena to Santa Ynezcar 127.7 mi
2h 19m$24–34Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 44m$46–93
Pasadena to Santa Ynez by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Santa Ynez is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Santa Ynez is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena station to Santa Ynez. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Santa Barbara and Solvang Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Pasadena and Santa Ynez is 160 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Santa Ynez without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Pasadena to Santa Ynez, including transfers.
Pasadena to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Pasadena to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Santa Ynez is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Pasadena to Santa Ynez.
There are 57+ hotels available in Santa Ynez.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Santa Ynez, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Solvang Park in around 6h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Amtrak
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