What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Palisades Tahoe?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Olympic Valley Clock Tower via Hyde St & Grove St, San Francisco - 16th St, Northstar Village Gate # 8 and Railyard Mobility Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Palisades Tahoe is 244 miles. The road distance is 199.1 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe without a car is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $107 - $111.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe bus from?

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

Where does the Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Hyde St & Grove St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe.

Where can I stay near Palisades Tahoe?

There are 1720+ hotels available in Palisades Tahoe.

Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe by train, car, or bus

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

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Palisades Tahoecar
7h 40m
$48–89
Drive 197.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoecar 197.9 mi
3h 48m
$37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstarbus Northstar
9h 50m
$107–111
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
2. Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus
10h 3m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Palisades Tahoe.

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Distance: 242.3 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Palisades Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Palisades Tahoe via Hyde St & Grove St, Rhode Island St & 16th St, San Francisco - 16th St, Northstar Village Gate # 8, Railyard Mobility Hub, and Olympic Valley Clock Tower in around 9h 50m.

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