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How to get fromSanta Ynez Valley to Channel Islands Beachby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ynez Valley to Channel Islands Beach by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    1h 40m
    $111–148

  2. Drive 70 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ynez Valley to Channel Islands Beachcar car 70 mi
    1h 24m
    $13–19

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Ynez Valley to Goleta Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Goleta Station to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 10m
    $162–214

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    3h 44m
    $68–102

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Map of how to get from Santa Ynez Valley to Channel Islands Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Ynez Valley, CA, USA and Channel Islands Beach, CA, USA?

Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Buellton, CA to Ventura, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–80 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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