What is the cheapest way to get from California to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from California to Santa Rosa is to bus via San Francisco which costs $65 - $120 and takes 11h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from California to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between California and Santa Rosa?

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 via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from California to Santa Rosa?

The distance between California and Santa Rosa is 456 miles. The road distance is 425.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from California to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from California to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Santa Rosa bus from?

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

Where does the California to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

California to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Can I drive from California to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Santa Rosa is 425 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from California to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 855+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

California to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from California to Santa Rosa by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or ferry

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101 / ...
10h 50m
$78–143
Bus via San Francisco
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
11h 43m
$68–111
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
14h 34m
$142–300
Drive 422.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Rosacar 422.9 mi
7h 18m
$78–112
Train, Caltrain, ferry
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
14h 58m
$135–292

California to Santa Rosa by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 50mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 453.1 mi
Duration: 10h 50m

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 via San Francisco Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 10h 50m.

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