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How to get fromSanta Ynez to Santa Cruzby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    7h 55m
    $94–133

  2. Drive 223.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ynez to Santa Cruzcar car 223.6 mi
    4h 9m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train

    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 bus from Diridon Station to Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    9h 32m
    $84–178

Santa Ynez to Santa Cruz by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Sagunto St. & Meadowvale Rd. to Soquel Ave & Front via Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 7h 55m.

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