There are 2 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ynez by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 55m$65–126Drive 178.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ynezcar 178.8 mi
3h 14m$33–48
San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ynez by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ynez is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ynez is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between San Juan Capistrano and Santa Ynez is 208 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ynez without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ynez, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ynez is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ynez.
There are 57+ hotels available in Santa Ynez.
What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and Santa Ynez, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Juan Capistrano 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 drive from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Ynez in around 3h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Amtrak
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