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

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $120 - $290.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles 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 28m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Rosa is 413 miles. The road distance is 425.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 11h 4m and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

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

Los Angeles to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Santa Rosa train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 4m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 14h 28m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Los Angeles to Santa Rosa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Santa Rosa is 425 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 254+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
3h 40m
$123–284
Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sonoma County Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
6h 36m
$68–305
Bus
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 Mallbus 172
11h 4m
$71–127
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 28m
$186–351
Drive 422.9 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Rosacar 422.9 mi
7h 18m
$78–112
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
4h
$244–418
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LAX - 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
6h 9m
$364–1,475
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - 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
6h 6m
$333–721
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Napa County Airport, taxi, train
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Napa County Airport (APC)plane BUR - 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
4h 35m
Bus via San Francisco
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
12h 17m
$75–122

Los Angeles to Santa Rosa by bus

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Distance: 410.6 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via San Francisco Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St in around 11h 4m.

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