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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Santa Ynezby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Ynez by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 23m
    $90–134

  2. Drive 223.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Santa Ynezcar car 223.6 mi
    4h 9m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    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 24m
    $90–169

Santa Cruz to Santa Ynez by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Ynez.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Solvang Park in around 8h 23m.

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