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How to get fromSanta Ynez to San Joseby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ynez to San Jose by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 53m
    $85–120

  2. Drive 245.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ynez to San Josecar car 245.4 mi
    4h 29m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 29m
    $87–171

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 24m
    $249–516

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

    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
    4. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 51m
    $180–419

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    7h 49m
    $183–696

  7. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    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
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    6h 4m
    $342–497

Santa Ynez to San Jose by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Jose twice daily. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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