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

The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Santa Rosa is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 15h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Santa Rosa is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $65 - $370.

How far is it from Palmdale to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Palmdale and Santa Rosa is 462 miles. The road distance is 408.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palmdale to Santa Rosa without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 54m and costs $80 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Palmdale to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Train or bus from Palmdale to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Palmdale to Santa Rosa is to train which takes 17h 32m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 15h 6m.

Can I drive from Palmdale to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Santa Rosa is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Palmdale to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 218+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Palmdale to Santa Rosa by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
5h 33m
$68–361
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Franciscobus
3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
15h 6m
$55–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
13h 54m
$81–159
Train
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
17h 32m
$164–345
Drive 405.7 mi
1. Drive from Palmdale to Santa Rosacar 405.7 mi
7h 20m
$74–107
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
6h 12m
$70–363
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Napa County Airport, taxi, train
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Napa County Airport (APC)plane BUR - APC
3. Take the taxi from Napa County Airport (APC) to SMART Novato San Marintaxi
4. Take the train from SMART Novato San Marin to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
6h 23m
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
4. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
7h 59m
$88–448
Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane ONT - STS
8h 8m
$78–396

Palmdale to Santa Rosa by train and bus

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13h 54mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459.4 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 17h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield, San Francisco, and Perry St & 3rd St in around 15h 6m.

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