What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $70 - $130 and takes 16h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa is to fly and bus and train which takes 5h 4m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Katella-Harbor, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Santa Rosa is 443 miles. The road distance is 463.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 14h 43m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa bus from?

Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Train, bus or fly from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa is to bus which takes 14h 43m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $400 and takes 16h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $410 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa is 464 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 862+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
5h 4m
$167–587
Line 43 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
7h 13m
$68–361
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
14h 43m
$79–148
Train
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
16h 34m
$201–397
Drive 460.9 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosacar 460.9 mi
8h 2m
$85–122
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sonoma County Airport
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
5h 16m
$71–409
Line 55 bus, line 57 bus, line 286 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Bristol-Sunflowerbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol-Sunflower to Ring-Brea Mallbus
3. Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus
4. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane ONT - STS
7h 42m
$69–387
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Napa County Airport, taxi, train
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Napa County Airport (APC)plane SNA - APC
2. Take the taxi from Napa County Airport (APC) to SMART Novato San Marintaxi
3. Take the train from SMART Novato San Marin to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
5h 59m
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
7h 30m
$96–516
Line 43 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
7h 46m
$72–368
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
16h 15m
$74–123

Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa by bus

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14h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 440.3 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Harbor-Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 14h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Costa Mesa to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 16h 34m.

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