What is the cheapest way to get from Downey to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Downey to Santa Rosa is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downey to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Downey to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $230 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Downey and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Downey to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Downey and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Los Angeles Union Station and Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Downey and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct train from Downey station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Lakewood Blvd Station and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

How far is it from Downey to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Downey and Santa Rosa is 429 miles. The road distance is 437.9 miles.

How do I travel from Downey to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from Downey to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 12h 34m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Downey to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Downey to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downey to Santa Rosa bus from?

Downey to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Downey to Santa Rosa train from?

Downey to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Downey to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Downey to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $230 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 34m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 16h 22m.

Where does the Downey to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Downey to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Downey to Santa Rosa train arrive?

Downey to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Downey to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Santa Rosa is 438 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Downey to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 282+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

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There are 10 ways to get from Downey to Santa Rosa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
4h 11m
$238–409
Line 460 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sonoma County Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
6h 52m
$62–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
12h 34m
$72–137
Train
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
16h 22m
$186–361
Drive 435.4 mi
1. Drive from Downey to Santa Rosacar 435.4 mi
7h 31m
$80–115
Line 707 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane ONT - STS
5h 45m
$116–385
Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
5h 33m
$126–289
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LAX - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
6h 20m
$358–1,466
Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
6h 52m
$85–426
Bus via Compton Station
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
14h 50m
$79–129

Downey to Santa Rosa by bus

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12h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426.9 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downey to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 12h 34m.

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