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 bus via San Francisco which costs $15 - $23 and takes 4h 48m.

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 90 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 bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 301+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Palo Alto to Santa Rosa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto 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
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa RosaSonoma County Airport
3h 34m
$34–82
Caltrain, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Palo Alto 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
$16–32
Drive 86.8 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa86.8 mi
1h 41m
$16–23
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
4h 2m
$20–25
Bus via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
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
4h 27m
$24–71
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5Ecr
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
4h 48m
$16–22

Palo Alto to Santa Rosa by train, subway, foot, and bus

119Weekly Services

3h 34mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.8 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, 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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