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How to get fromVan Nuys to Santa Ynez Valleyby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Van Nuys to Santa Ynez Valley by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Goleta Station to Santa Ynez Valleytaxi taxi
    3h 12m
    $140–201

  2. Drive 112.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Santa Ynez Valleycar car 112.8 mi
    2h 7m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 5m
    $52–89

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 123.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Santa Ynez Valley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Van Nuys to Santa Ynez Valley. However, you can take the train to Goleta Station then take the taxi to Santa Ynez Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Van Nuys to Santa Ynez Valley in around 2h 7m.

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