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 bus and train which costs $75 - $140 and takes 16h 28m.

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 35m and costs $90 - $550.

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 17m.

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 which takes 16h 17m and costs $80 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 bus which takes 16h 17m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 19h 9m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission 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 51m to drive from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead.

Where can I stay near Lake Arrowhead?

There are 489+ 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, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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 35m
$92–521
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STS - LAX
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 20m
$70–356
Bus
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
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 17m
$80–155
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 9m
$229–428
Drive 480.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowheadcar 480.6 mi
8h 51m
$88–127
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 58m
$94–503
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189bus
9h 18m
$97–510
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
$95–510
Bus, train
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
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 28m
$78–132

Santa Rosa to Lake Arrowhead by bus

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16h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 476 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Bernardino in around 16h 17m. Alternatively, 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 9m.

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