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How to get fromSanta Ynez to San Diegoby taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ynez to San Diego by taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

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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 San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 8m
    $183–288

  2. Drive 244.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ynez to San Diegocar car 244.5 mi
    4h 23m
    $45–65

  3. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    4h 38m
    $214–285

  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 San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 48m
    $86–183

  5. Bus, bus to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ynez at Chumash to Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBP - SAN
    6h 46m
    $175–358

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    7h 16m
    $240–743

Santa Ynez to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Ynez to San Diego. However, you can take the taxi to Goleta Station then take the train to San Diego. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Ynez to San Diego in around 4h 23m.

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