What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Long Beach is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 15h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Long Beach is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at 1st / Pine via San Francisco Bus Station and Pacific / Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Long Beach?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Long Beach is 468 miles. The road distance is 452 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Long Beach without a car is to bus and BART which takes 10h 56m and costs $70 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Santa Rosa to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Long Beach bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Santa Rosa to Long Beach?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Long Beach is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Long Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Long Beach is 452 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Santa Rosa to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 684+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Santa Rosa to Long Beach - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and BART

There are 10 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Long Beach by plane, bus, subway, train, car, tram, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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 John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
3h 27m
$177–602
Bus via Los Angeles
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 FlixBus 2005
13h 7m
$54–158
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Stationbus
10h 56m
$71–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
17h 1m
$84–150
Drive 449.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Long Beachcar 449.3 mi
7h 35m
$82–119
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STS - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
4h 12m
$56–318
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
5h 54m
$73–382
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
5h 24m
$74–421
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
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 tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
7h 14m
$78–419
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 Huntington Parkbus
3. Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to 1st / Pinebus 60
15h 15m
$61–126

Santa Rosa to Long Beach by bus, subway, foot, train, and tram

7Weekly Services

17h 1mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 465 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st Street Station via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 13h 7m.

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