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How to get fromPalm Springs to Santa Rosaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Springs to Santa Rosa by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sonoma County Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PSP - STS
    3h 45m
    $62–316

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus bus 172
    16h 4m
    $104–167

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    19h 14m
    $181–365

  4. Drive  525.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Santa Rosacar car 525.7 mi
    9h 3m
    $96–139

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    6h 1m
    $164–350

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    5h 57m
    $266–813

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus bus
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    16h 8m
    $100–158

Palm Springs to Santa Rosa by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 16h 4m.

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