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How to get fromSan Diego to Santa Ynez Valleyby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Santa Ynez Valley by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Buellton, CAbus bus
    2h 53m
    $222–294

  2. Drive 247.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Ynez Valleycar car 247.2 mi
    4h 28m
    $46–66

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Goleta Station to Santa Ynez Valleytaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    $185–297

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    8h 10m
    $150–212

  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
    5h 31m
    $255–738

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Diego to Santa Ynez Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Santa Ynez Valley via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Buellton, CA in around 8h 10m.

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