What is the cheapest way to get from California to St. Helena?

The cheapest way to get from California to St. Helena is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to St. Helena?

The fastest way to get from California to St. Helena is to drive which takes 7h 10m and costs $75 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between California and St. Helena?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to St. Helena. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Main St. at Pine St. via El Cerrito Del Norte Station and Redwood Park & Ride, A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from California to St. Helena?

The distance between California and St. Helena is 451 miles. The road distance is 415.4 miles.

How do I travel from California to St. Helena without a car?

The best way to get from California to St. Helena without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from California to St. Helena?

It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from California to St. Helena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to St. Helena bus from?

California to St. Helena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the California to St. Helena bus arrive?

California to St. Helena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from California to St. Helena?

Yes, the driving distance between California to St. Helena is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from California to St. Helena.

Where can I stay near St. Helena?

There are 220+ hotels available in St. Helena.

California to St. Helena - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from California to St. Helena by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
11h 35m
$62–119
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
16h 1m
$167–341
Drive 413 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to St. Helenacar 413 mi
7h 10m
$76–109

California to St. Helena by bus and subway

14Weekly Services

11h 35mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 448.8 mi
Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between California, USA and St. Helena, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Main St. at Pine St. via Oakland, West Oakland, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito Del Norte Station, and Redwood Park & Ride, A2 in around 11h 35m.

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