There are 3 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Orland by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
7h 56m$92–128Drive 133.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Rosa to Orlandcar 133.2 mi
2h 47m$25–36Train
- Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
8h 3m$103–182
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Orland is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Orland is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Orland station. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 and arriving at Chico Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Rosa to Orland. However, there are services departing from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown and arriving at Chico Amtrak via El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Santa Rosa and Orland is 255 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Orland without a car is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Santa Rosa to Orland, including transfers.
Santa Rosa to Orland bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 station.
Santa Rosa to Orland train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Orland is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Orland, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to Orland via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Chico Bus Station in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Orland via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, Sacramento, and Chico Amtrak in around 8h 3m.
Train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Rosa to Orland bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Santa Rosa to Orland train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Orland is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Santa Rosa to Orland.
There are 14+ hotels available in Orland.