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How to get fromSan Diego to Santa Rosaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or subway

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

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  1. Fly to Sonoma County Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SAN - STS
    2h 27m
    $164–277

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    15h 31m
    $90–161

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    18h 24m
    $224–439

  4. Drive 543 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Rosacar car 543 mi
    9h 22m
    $100–144

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - 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
    4h 47m
    $101–282

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - 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
    4h 49m
    $232–314

  7. Bus, BART, train

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    16h 50m
    $110–167

San Diego to Santa Rosa by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 15h 31m.

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