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 which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 50m.

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-Bay N1 via Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between California and Santa Rosa?

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.

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 $70 - $120.

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 do I catch the California to Santa Rosa train from?

California to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from California to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from California to Santa Rosa is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 14h 27m.

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.

Where does the California to Santa Rosa train arrive?

California to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville 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 286+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
10h 50m
$72–111
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
11h 38m
$67–106
Train
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
14h 27m
$153–312
Drive 422.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Rosacar 422.9 mi
7h 18m
$78–112

California to Santa Rosa by bus

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10h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 453.6 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-Bay N1 via San Francisco Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St in around 10h 50m. 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.

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