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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to California is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 12h 2m.

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 11m 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 via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Rosa and California?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Rosa to California. However, there are services departing from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown and arriving at Los Angeles via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to California?

The distance between Santa Rosa and California is 453 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 which takes 12h 2m and costs $65 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 12h 2m 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 do I catch the Santa Rosa to California train from?

Santa Rosa to California train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to California?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to California is to bus which takes 12h 2m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $350 and takes 15h 52m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to California bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to California bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to California train arrive?

Santa Rosa to California train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael 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 11m to drive from Santa Rosa to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 1604+ hotels available in California.

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to California by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
12h 2m
$65–124
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
15h 52m
$184–349
Drive 425.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Los Angelescar 425.5 mi
7h 11m
$78–113
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
12h 7m
$72–126

Santa Rosa to California by bus

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Distance: 450.8 mi
Duration: 12h 2m

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 via 1st St & Mission St and San Francisco Bus Station in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Los Angeles via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, and Emeryville in around 15h 52m.

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