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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Santa Ynez is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Santa Ynez is to fly and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $110 - $410.

How far is it from Berkeley to Santa Ynez?

The distance between Berkeley and Santa Ynez is 318 miles. The road distance is 292.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Santa Ynez without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Berkeley to Santa Ynez, including transfers.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Santa Ynez?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Santa Ynez is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Berkeley to Santa Ynez.

Where can I stay near Santa Ynez?

There are 62+ hotels available in Santa Ynez.

Berkeley to Santa Ynez - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, BART, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Berkeley to Santa Ynez by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, 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
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 1m
Drive 290.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Berkeley to Santa Ynezcar 290.6 mi
5h 16m
$53–77
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 32m
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SFO - SBA
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Buellton, CAbus
5h 7m
$107–361
Fly from Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane OAK - SBA
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Buellton, CAbus
4h 43m
$110–405

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

34Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Berkeley to Santa Ynez.

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Distance: 315.9 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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