There are 6 ways to get from Stockton to Santa Ynez by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 39m$79–112Drive 297.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stockton to Santa Ynezcar 297.4 mi
5h 27m$55–79Train, bus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
10h 47m$81–173Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SMF - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 17m$242–516Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 28m$187–432Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 5m$326–460
Stockton to Santa Ynez by bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stockton to Santa Ynez is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Stockton to Santa Ynez is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockton to Santa Ynez. However, there are services departing from Stockton and arriving at Edison St. & Sagunto St. via San Jose and Solvang Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Stockton and Santa Ynez is 342 miles. The road distance is 299.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stockton to Santa Ynez without a car is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Stockton to Santa Ynez, including transfers.
Stockton to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stockton station.
Stockton to Santa Ynez bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockton to Santa Ynez is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Stockton to Santa Ynez.
There are 60+ hotels available in Santa Ynez.
What companies run services between Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA and Santa Ynez, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Stockton to Edison St. & Sagunto St. via San Jose and Solvang Park in around 9h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Amtrak
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