What is the cheapest way to get from Windsor to California?

The cheapest way to get from Windsor to California is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windsor to California?

The fastest way to get from Windsor to California is to drive which takes 7h 20m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Windsor and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Windsor to California station. However, there are services departing from Windsor River Rd and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Santa Rosa Transit Mall and San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Windsor and California?

No, there is no direct train from Windsor to California. However, there are services departing from SMART Windsor and arriving at Los Angeles via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.

How far is it from Windsor to California?

The distance between Windsor and California is 488 miles. The road distance is 437.3 miles.

How do I travel from Windsor to California without a car?

The best way to get from Windsor to California without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 38m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Windsor to California?

It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Windsor to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windsor to California bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Windsor to California train from?

Windsor to California train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Windsor station.

Train or bus from Windsor to California?

The best way to get from Windsor to California is to train which takes 16h 7m and costs $180 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Windsor to California bus arrive?

Windsor to California bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Where does the Windsor to California train arrive?

Windsor to California train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.

Can I drive from Windsor to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Windsor to California is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Windsor to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3407+ hotels available in California.

Windsor to California - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Windsor to California by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
12h 38m
$74–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
13h 45m
$72–136
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
16h 7m
$184–360
Drive 434.8 mi
1. Drive from Windsor to Los Angelescar 434.8 mi
7h 20m
$80–115

Windsor to California by train and bus

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12h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 484.9 mi
Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Windsor, CA, USA and California, USA?

You can take a train from SMART Windsor to Los Angeles via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, and Emeryville in around 16h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor River Rd to Los Angeles Union Station via Santa Rosa Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, and San Francisco Bus Station in around 13h 45m.

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