There are 4 ways to get from California to Santa Rosa by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via San Francisco
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus N2003 / ...
- Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
10h 46m$75–108Drive 422.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Rosacar 422.9 mi
7h 18m$70–101Train
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
14h 27m$290–442Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
10h 50m$81–119
California to Santa Rosa by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from California to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Townsend St & Lusk St and North Point St & Jones St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
The distance between California and Santa Rosa is 454 miles. The road distance is 425.4 miles.
The best way to get from California to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 10h 46m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from California to Santa Rosa, including transfers.
California to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Santa Rosa is to bus via San Francisco which takes 10h 46m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $450 and takes 14h 27m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via San Francisco, Townsend St & Lusk St, Columbus Ave & North Point St, and North Point St & Jones St in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 14h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from North Point St & Jones St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
California to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.
California to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Santa Rosa is 425 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from California to Santa Rosa.
There are 280+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.