What is the cheapest way to get from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa is to fly and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $85 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Avila Beach and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Avila Beach & First and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Pismo Beach Premium Outlets, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

How far is it from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Avila Beach and Santa Rosa is 272 miles. The road distance is 292.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa without a car is to train and Caltrain and bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $130 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avila Beach to Santa Rosa bus from?

Avila Beach to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa is to bus via Oakland which takes 11h 9m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Avila Beach to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Avila Beach to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Avila Beach to Santa Rosa is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 301+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Avila Beach to Santa Rosa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SBP - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosa
4h 19m
$85–316
Bus via Oakland
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to OaklandFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
11h 9m
$45–111
Train, Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosa
9h 8m
$135–297
Drive 291.2 mi
1. Drive from Avila Beach to Santa Rosa291.2 mi
5h 5m
$54–77
Train
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to OaklandCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa DowntownSmart
10h 13m
$99–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to San FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
11h 53m

Avila Beach to Santa Rosa by bus and subway

4Weekly Services

11h 9mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Avila Beach & First to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Pismo Beach Premium Outlets, Cypress & Nicholson, Santa Maria, Oakland, West Oakland, Montgomery Street, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Avila Beach to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via San Luis Obispo, Oakland, Lake Merritt, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 10h 13m.

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