Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to San Francisco

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    8h 26m
    $94–131

  2. Drive 293.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ynez to San Franciscocar car 293.4 mi
    5h 16m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, train, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    10h 2m
    $91–183

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    5h 31m
    $243–507

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

    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 Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    6h 58m
    $174–410

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - OAK
    5h 41m
    $339–493

Santa Ynez to San Francisco by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Ynez to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 305.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Ynez to San Francisco. However, you can take the bus to Solvang Park, take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, then take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sagunto St. & Meadowvale Rd. to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 10h 2m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides