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How to get fromSeattle to Santa Ynez Valleyby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Santa Ynez Valley by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Buellton, CAbus bus
    6h 28m
    $217–514

  2. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SEA - SBP
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 2m
    $91–308

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    29h 22m
    $251–427

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    32h 2m
    $408–799

  5. Drive 1,083.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Santa Ynez Valleycar car 1,083.1 mi
    18h 50m
    $198–286

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    9h 9m
    $237–534

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 968.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Santa Ynez Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Santa Ynez Valley via Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop in around 29h 22m.

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