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How to get fromSan Diego to Santa Ynezby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Santa Ynez by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3h 59m
    $172–233

  2. Drive 244.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Ynezcar car 244.6 mi
    4h 23m
    $45–65

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 31m
    $87–172

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    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
    9h 34m
    $51–82

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    7h 15m
    $244–725

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Solvang Park in around 9h 34m.

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