Santa Ynez, CA is a small town located in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County. The population of this quaint town is approximately 4,419 people and it offers plenty of activities and amenities to enjoy. For those looking to get around the area, public transportation options are available. The local bus system, MTD Gold Line, provides shuttle service for visitors and residents alike from its base in nearby Solvang. Additionally, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner runs through the valley twice daily and provides access to Los Angeles as well as other parts of California. There are also taxi services in Santa Ynez that can provide rides to any destination within the county. Those looking for more reliable transportation can rent cars or bicycles at several bike rental locations around town. With these various transportation options available in Santa Ynez, locals and visitors alike have plenty of choices to get around this charming town with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Santa Ynez takes 19.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Santa Ynez get to work:
- 77.2% drive their own car alone
- 13.8% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit