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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Santa Ynez by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 29m
    $93–133

  2. Drive 293.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Santa Ynezcar car 293.1 mi
    5h 15m
    $54–78

  3. Caltrain, train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 52m
    $90–167

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 48m
    $201–459

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 50m
    $297–445

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 7m
    $194–441

San Francisco to Santa Ynez by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 306.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, and Solvang Park in around 8h 29m.

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