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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ventura to Santa Ynez Valley by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Goleta Station to Santa Ynez Valleytaxi taxi
    1h 43m
    $121–164

  2. Drive 59.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ventura to Santa Ynez Valleycar car 59.8 mi
    1h 10m
    $11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    2h 28m
    $74–88

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 36m
    $33–51

  5. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to Figueroa at Chapalabus bus 88 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Buellton Park and Ride Lotbus bus Midday
    3h 11m
    $18–24

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ventura to Santa Ynez Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 66.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Santa Ynez Valley, CA, USA?

Central Coast Shuttle operates a bus from Ventura, CA to Buellton, CA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–80 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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