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How to get fromSan Jose to Santa Ynezby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 34m
    $85–130

  2. Drive 245.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Santa Ynezcar car 245.6 mi
    4h 29m
    $45–65

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 35m
    $83–159

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 28m
    $207–468

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 11m
    $300–450

San Jose to Santa Ynez by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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