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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Santa Rosa is to train and bus which costs $60 - $180 and takes 15h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $70 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Katella-Harbor, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Riverside to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Riverside and Santa Rosa is 456 miles. The road distance is 476.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $75 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Riverside to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Santa Rosa bus from?

Riverside to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Vine St. Mobility Hub station.

Train, bus or fly from Riverside to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Riverside to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $70 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $210 and takes 15h 10m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Riverside to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Riverside to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Santa Rosa is 477 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Riverside to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Santa Rosa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

Fly Ontario International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)ONT - STS
4h 3m
$74–437
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
15h 23m
$62–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katella200
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
15h 10m
$78–201
Train
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryville
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
17h 15m
$114–204
Drive 473.9 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Santa Rosa473.9 mi
8h 8m
$87–125
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)LAX - STS
5h 26m
$74–333
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)BUR - STS
6h 13m
$68–346
Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)ONT - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafael
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
6h 34m
$99–524
Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullerton
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthur
3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)SNA - STS
7h
$79–399

Riverside to Santa Rosa by bus

8Weekly Buses

15h 10mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.8 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 15h 10m.

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