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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $30.

How far is it from Santa Ynez to Santa Monica?

The distance between Santa Ynez and Santa Monica is 158 miles. The road distance is 114.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Monica without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 50m and costs $140 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Ynez to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ynez to Santa Monica is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Santa Ynez to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3230+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Santa Ynez to Santa Monica - 2 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Ynez to Santa Monica by taxi, train, or car

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Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the taxi from Santa Ynez to Goleta Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 50m
$147–207
Drive 113.6 mi
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1. Drive from Santa Ynez to Santa Monicacar 113.6 mi
2h 21m
$21–30

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Distance: 157 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Ynez to Santa Monica. However, you can take the taxi to Goleta Station, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Ynez to Santa Monica in around 2h 21m.

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