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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Santa Ynez Valleyby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Ynez Valley by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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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
    7h 37m
    $101–147

  2. Drive 225.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Santa Ynez Valleycar car 225.6 mi
    4h 14m
    $42–60

  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
    8h 38m
    $101–182

  4. Bus, Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Buellton, CAbus bus
    6h 26m
    $256–483

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Cruz to Santa Ynez Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 288.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Santa Ynez Valley via Diridon Station, San Jose, and Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop in around 7h 37m.

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