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Santa Rosa to Palo Alto buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Rosa and Palo Alto takes 4h 22m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 22m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
$61
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Santa Rosa to Palo Alto bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Santa Rosa and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Rosa is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at San Francisco Airport and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Groome TransportationSamTransSamTrans4h 29m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Groome TransportationSamTransSamTrans3h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Groome TransportationSamTransSamTrans4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Groome TransportationSamTransSamTrans3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Groome TransportationSamTransSamTrans4h 9m • 2 changes
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    Groome TransportationSamTransSamTrans4h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 4h 1m.

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