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How to get fromSan Clemente to Santa Ynezby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Clemente to Santa Ynez by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 12m
    $69–131

  2. Drive 185.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Santa Ynezcar car 185.7 mi
    3h 21m
    $34–49

  3. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from San Clemente to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 25m
    $40–63

San Clemente to Santa Ynez by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Santa Ynez. However, you can take the train to Santa Barbara, walk to Santa Barbara, take the bus to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the bus to Cuesta St. & Pine St.. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Clemente to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Solvang Park in around 7h 25m.

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