What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead is to fly and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $85 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Lake Arrowhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Lake Arrowhead is 479 miles. The road distance is 483.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 45m and costs $60 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs $180 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $230 and takes 16h 52m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead is 483 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead.

Where can I stay near Lake Arrowhead?

There are 444+ hotels available in Lake Arrowhead.

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

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

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

Fly Sonoma County Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STS - ONT
2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus
6h 39m
$86–498
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain
4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus 6
16h 45m
$64–177
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain
19h 7m
$180–278
Drive 480.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowheadcar 480.6 mi
8h 52m
$88–127
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus
8h 29m
$95–486
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus
8h 47m
$84–440
Fly Sonoma County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train, bus
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Bernardinotrain
4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus
9h 41m
$97–509
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino Depottrain
4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus
10h 37m
$88–438
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardinobus
4. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus 6
16h 52m
$66–221

Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead by bus and train

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16h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 476 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Lake Arrowhead via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and San Bernardino Depot in around 19h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Bernardino in around 16h 52m.

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