What is the cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Altos to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at Santa Rosa via El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Los Altos to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Los Altos and Santa Rosa is 95 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Altos to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus via San Francisco Airport (SFO) which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Los Altos to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Los Altos to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Altos to Santa Rosa bus from?

Los Altos to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Los Altos to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Los Altos to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & Linden Ave station.

Can I drive from Los Altos to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to Santa Rosa is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Los Altos to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Los Altos to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Los Altos to Santa Rosa by bus, train, ferry, or car

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

Bus via San Francisco Airport (SFO)
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa RosaSonoma County Airport
4h 17m
$38–92
Drive 91.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Altos to Santa Rosa91.6 mi
1h 46m
$17–25
Caltrain, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
5h 39m
$20–38
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
4h 58m
$22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden AveEcr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa RosaSonoma County Airport
5h 8m
$28–82

Los Altos to Santa Rosa by bus, train, subway, and foot

119Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.1 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

Groome Transportation operates a bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosa hourly. Tickets cost $21–65 and the journey takes 2h.

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