What is the cheapest way to get from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between East Palo Alto and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from University Ave & Runnymede St and arriving at Santa Rosa via San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

The distance between East Palo Alto and Santa Rosa is 93 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.

How do I travel from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa without a car is to line 397 bus and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $23 - $70.

How long does it take to get from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa bus from?

East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from University Ave & Runnymede St station.

Where does the East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level station.

Can I drive from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 302+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via line 397 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa by bus, car, or train

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

Line 397 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from University Ave & Runnymede St to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelbus 397
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
4h 1m
$24–68
Drive 85.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosacar 85.5 mi
1h 38m
$16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
4h 4m
$35–84
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Bay Rd & University Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 9 Outer Buswaybus Epx
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
4h 28m
$16–22
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
4h 32m
$21–27

East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from East Palo Alto to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 92.4 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between East Palo Alto, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from University Ave & Runnymede St to Santa Rosa via SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level and San Francisco Airport in around 4h 1m.

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