There are 4 ways to get from San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 54m$38–61Drive 179.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Bernardino to Santa Ynezcar 179.3 mi
3h 12m$33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 14m$54–104Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 44m$52–113
San Bernardino to Santa Ynez by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Bernardino to Santa Ynez is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from San Bernardino to Santa Ynez is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from San Bernardino to Santa Ynez. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Solvang Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between San Bernardino and Santa Ynez is 207 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Bernardino to Santa Ynez without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from San Bernardino to Santa Ynez, including transfers.
San Bernardino to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
San Bernardino to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Bernardino to Santa Ynez is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from San Bernardino to Santa Ynez.
There are 57+ hotels available in Santa Ynez.
What companies run services between San Bernardino, CA, USA and Santa Ynez, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Solvang Park in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from San Bernardino to Harbor Blvd at Disneyland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–4
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–4
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–5
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