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

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

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  1. Line 33 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    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
    7h 22m
    $32–51

  2. Drive 113.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Santa Ynezcar car 113.8 mi
    2h 21m
    $21–30

  3. Line 761 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 36m
    $43–84

Santa Monica to Santa Ynez by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Solvang Park in around 7h 22m.

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