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How to get fromSanta Rosa to Appletonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Appleton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Sonoma County Airport to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane STS - ATW
    7h 35m
    $130–513

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 9h
    $357–694

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 11h
    $695–1,569

  4. Drive 2,177.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Appletoncar car 2,177.7 mi
    34h 44m
    $398–575

  5. Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SFO - ATW
    9h 49m
    $167–557

  6. Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Green Bay

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane SFO - GRB
    12h 5m
    $188–582

  7. Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane OAK - ATW
    10h 33m
    $180–679

  8. Train, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SMF - ATW
    12h 32m
    $176–689

Santa Rosa to Appleton by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,822.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Appleton Transit Center via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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