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 via Los Angeles which costs $65 - $120 and takes 13h.

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 $160 - $600.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Long Beach Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

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 via Los Angeles which takes 13h and costs $65 - $120.

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.

Train, 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 $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 13h, you could also train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 17h 4m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Long Beach bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Long Beach bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission 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 696+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Santa Rosa to Long Beach - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Long Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, bus, 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
$161–565
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
cheapest
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 8m
$55–301
Bus via Los Angeles
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
13h
$69–113
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
17h 4m
$167–341
Drive 449.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Long Beachcar 449.3 mi
7h 35m
$82–119
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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to 1st Street Stationtram
4h 47m
$100–609
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
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 Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
6h 41m
$73–383
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
7h 24m
$100–565
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 Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
13h 2m
$75–154

Santa Rosa to Long Beach by bus and tram

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Long Beach.

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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. and Southwest Airlines fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st Street Station via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 13h.

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