What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Sagunto St. & Meadowvale Rd. and arriving at Santa Barbara via Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara is 53 miles. The road distance is 30.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $16 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara bus from?

Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara is 30 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 253+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 38m
$16–24
Drive 30 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbaracar 30 mi
38 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbarataxi 30 mi
38 min
$110–140

Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak)

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2h 38mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.1 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara twice daily. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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