There are 4 ways to get from California to Napa by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831
10h 56m$68–176Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
- Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminalferry Vjo
13h 38m$65–141Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 18mDrive 394.9 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Napacar 394.9 mi
6h 46m$73–105
California to Napa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Napa is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from California to Napa is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Napa. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr via Oakland and Vallejo Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between California and Napa is 431 miles. The road distance is 397.2 miles.
The best way to get from California to Napa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 56m and costs $65 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from California to Napa, including transfers.
California to Napa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Napa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Napa is 397 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from California to Napa.
There are 249+ hotels available in Napa.
What companies run services between California, USA and Napa, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-291-3377
- Website
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
Ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
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