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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to California is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to California is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to California station. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to California?

The distance between Santa Rosa and California is 490 miles. The road distance is 427.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to California without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 11h 55m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Santa Rosa to California, including transfers.

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

Santa Rosa to California bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to California bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to California bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to California is 428 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Santa Rosa to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3391+ hotels available in California.

Santa Rosa to California - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to California by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Bus via San Francisco
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2005
11h 55m
$62–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831 / ...
12h 32m
$50–194
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
15h 48m
$82–158
Drive 425.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Los Angeles425.5 mi
7h 7m
$78–113
Train, ferry, Caltrain
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspur
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
4. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angeles
16h 14m
$116–395

Santa Rosa to California by bus

4Weekly Buses

11h 55mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to California.

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Distance: 487.3 mi
Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 11h 55m.

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