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

The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Santa Rosa is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $240 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Fullerton and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Fullerton and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Los Angeles and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

How far is it from Fullerton to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Fullerton and Santa Rosa is 450 miles. The road distance is 449.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fullerton to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 12h 30m and costs $80 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Fullerton to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

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

Fullerton to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where do I catch the Fullerton to Santa Rosa train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Fullerton to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Fullerton to Santa Rosa is to bus via San Francisco which takes 12h 30m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $470 and takes 16h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $330 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Fullerton to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Fullerton to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Where does the Fullerton to Santa Rosa train arrive?

Fullerton to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from Fullerton to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Santa Rosa is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Fullerton to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 280+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Fullerton to Santa Rosa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Fullerton to Santa Rosa by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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.

Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
4h 51m
$241–418
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sonoma County Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
4h 53m
$69–325
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Franciscobus FlixBus N2003
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
12h 30m
$81–123
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
16h 3m
$295–468
Drive 447.3 mi
1. Drive from Fullerton to Santa Rosacar 447.3 mi
7h 44m
$77–111
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
5h 27m
$140–275
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 10m
$244–822
Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
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
7h 52m
$96–488
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 Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
13h 17m
$91–142

Fullerton to Santa Rosa by train, bus, and foot

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12h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Fullerton to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 447.6 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco, and Perry St & 3rd St in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Los Angeles, Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 16h 3m.

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