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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Downey is to train and BART and bus which costs $60 - $95 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Downey is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $45 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Downey?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Downey. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Florence / Downey via San Francisco Bus Station and Florence / Pacific. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Downey?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Downey is 429 miles. The road distance is 440.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Downey without a car is to train and BART and bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $60 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Santa Rosa to Downey, including transfers.

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

Santa Rosa to Downey bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Rosa to Downey?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Downey is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $45 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 16h 56m, you could also bus via Union Station - Metro A-Line, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Downey bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Downey bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Downey?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Downey is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Santa Rosa to Downey.

Where can I stay near Downey?

There are 1487+ hotels available in Downey.

Santa Rosa to Downey - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, BART, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Downey by plane, train, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STS - LAX
3h 50m
$49–296
Train, BART, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarketbus
11h 56m
$62–92
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
16h 56m
$169–343
Drive 438.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Downeycar 438.1 mi
7h 23m
$80–116
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram
4h 40m
$73–438
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
6h 20m
$54–285
Fly Sonoma County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 460 bus
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus
6h 52m
$82–468
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
7h 12m
$78–417
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
7h 2m
$65–365
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STS - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
6h 32m
$96–540
Bus via Union Station - Metro A-Line
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
14h 10m
$70–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Huntington Parkbus Greyhound US0831
14h 12m
$76–146

Santa Rosa to Downey by train, bus, and subway

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11h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426.8 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Lakewood Blvd Station via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line in around 16h 56m.

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