What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Santa Rosa via Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Palo Alto and Santa Rosa is 87 miles. The road distance is 87.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa without a car is to Caltrain and line 101 bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs $18 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Santa Rosa bus from?

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

Where does the Palo Alto to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Santa Rosa is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 862+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Palo Alto to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain

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

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

Caltrain, line 101 bus, train
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
4h 2m
$18–29
Caltrain, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
4h 21m
$14–32
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
4h 13m
$20–26
Drive 86.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Santa Rosacar 86.8 mi
1h 41m
$16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden Avebus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
4h 27m
$24–71

Palo Alto to Santa Rosa by train, tram, foot, cable car, and bus

144Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 86.1 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Santa Rosa via El Camino Real & Linden Ave, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway, SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, and San Francisco Airport in around 4h 27m.

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