There are 10 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Owens Valley by train, car, bus, plane or night bus
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Train, drive
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Take the train from Santa Rosa Downtown SMART to San Rafael SMART
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Take the train from Richmond to Hanford
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Drive from The Barn, Exeter, CA to Owens Valley
Cheapest
Bus via Reno
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Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom St
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Take the bus from San Francisco to Reno
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Take the bus from Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
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Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
Train, bus
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Take the train from Santa Rosa Downtown SMART to San Rafael SMART
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Take the train from Richmond to Bakersfield
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Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
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Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 5th St
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Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Bakersfield
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Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
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Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Bus
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Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St
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Take the bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield
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Take the bus from Greyhound/18th St. to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
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Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Drive
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Drive from Santa Rosa to Owens Valley
Train to San Francisco, fly to Bishop, bus
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Take the train from Santa Rosa Downtown SMART to Larkspur SMART
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Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Bishop (BIH)
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Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
Fly Santa Rosa to Burbank, train, bus
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Fly from Santa Rosa (STS) to Burbank (BUR)
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Take the train from Downtown Burbank station to Lancaster station
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Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Train to San Francisco, fly to Bakersfield, night bus, bus
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Take the train from Santa Rosa Downtown SMART to Larkspur SMART
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Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield (BFL)
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Take the night bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
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Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Train to Oakland, fly to Burbank, train, bus
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Take the train from Santa Rosa Downtown SMART to San Rafael SMART
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Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Burbank (BUR)
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Take the train from Downtown Burbank station to Lancaster station
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Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
Santa Rosa to Owens Valley by train, bus and walk
The journey time between Santa Rosa and Owens Valley is around 16h 9m and covers a distance of around 558 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 3h 57m. Operated by SMART, Golden Gate Transit, AC Transit and others, the Santa Rosa to Owens Valley service departs from Santa Rosa Downtown SMART and arrives in Owens Valley. Typically five services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Santa Rosa to Owens Valley is to drive, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 7h 34m.
The quickest way to get from Santa Rosa to Owens Valley is to train and fly and bus which costs $270 - $3,200 and takes 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Owens Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street via San Francisco, Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 and Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between Santa Rosa and Owens Valley is 273 miles. The road distance is 410.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Owens Valley without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 9m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 15h 34m to get from Santa Rosa to Owens Valley, including transfers.
Santa Rosa to Owens Valley bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.
The quickest flight from San Francisco Airport to Bishop Airport is the direct flight which takes 59 min.
Santa Rosa to Owens Valley bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Owens Valley is 411 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Santa Rosa to Owens Valley.
- Distance: 273.3 miles
- Duration: 15h 34m
What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Owens Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Rosa to Owens Valley via 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco, Reno, Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, and Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street in around 16h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $190
- Website
- xtraairways.com
Flights from Santa Rosa to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco to Bishop
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $490
Flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $490
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Rosa to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $800
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from Santa Rosa Downtown SMART to San Rafael SMART
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1 - $7
- Schedules at
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from Santa Rosa Downtown SMART to Larkspur SMART
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1 - $7
- Schedules at
- sonomamarintrain.org
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Hanford
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $210 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $95
- Business Seat
- $65 - $95
Train from Richmond to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $65
- Premium
- $220 - $310
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $80 - $120
- Business Seat
- $80 - $120
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $65
- Premium
- $220 - $310
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $80 - $130
- Business Seat
- $85 - $120
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Downtown Burbank station to Lancaster station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $0 - $15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- children 5 and under with a paid adult
- $0
- Senior / Disabled / Medicare
- $6 - $8
- Student / Youth 6-18
- $7 - $11
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Greyhound/18th St. to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Website
- Kern Transit
Night bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr. - Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Website
- Kern Transit
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14 - $35
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Adults 16-60
- $15 - $35
- Riders 60+, disabled, and Youth 5-15
- $14 - $30
Bus from Centennial Plaza Transit Center Stop "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22 - $55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Adults 16-60
- $24 - $55
- Riders 60+, disabled, and Youth 5-15
- $22 - $50
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $12
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Adults 16-60
- $5 - $12
- Riders 60+, disabled, and Youth 5-15
- $4 - $11
Bus from Bishop Airport to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4 - $11
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Adults 16-60
- $5 - $11
- Riders 60+, disabled, and Youth 5-15
- $4 - $10
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16 - $40
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Adults 16-60
- $18 - $40
- Riders 60+, disabled, and Youth 5-15
- $16 - $40
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- Website
- goldengatetransit.org
Bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $17
- Website
- Golden Gate Transit
Bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 5th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $17
- Website
- Golden Gate Transit
Bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $17
- Website
- Golden Gate Transit
- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $23 - $55
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $18 - $25
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $35 - $50
- Flexible
- $60 - $90
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