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How to get fromSanta Ynez to Carlsbadby taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ynez to Carlsbad by taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Santa Ynez to Goleta Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Goleta Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 8m
    $168–258

  2. Drive 210.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ynez to Carlsbadcar car 210.8 mi
    3h 48m
    $39–56

  3. 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 Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 48m
    $71–153

Santa Ynez to Carlsbad by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Ynez to Carlsbad. However, you can take the taxi to Goleta Station then take the train to Oceanside. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Ynez to Carlsbad in around 3h 48m.

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