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How to get fromSanta Ana to Santa Ynezby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Santa Ynez by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 28m
    $59–111

  2. Drive 156.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Santa Ynezcar car 156.6 mi
    2h 52m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana 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
    6h 49m
    $40–61

  4. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Isla Vistabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 18m

Santa Ana to Santa Ynez by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Ana to Santa Ynez.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Solvang Park in around 6h 49m.

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