What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto is to bus via San Francisco which costs $15 - $23 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa and arriving at University Ave & Lincoln Ave via SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Palo Alto is 90 miles. The road distance is 87.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Palo Alto bus from?

Santa Rosa to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Santa Rosa station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at San Francisco Airport station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Palo Alto is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 598+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Santa Rosa to Palo Alto - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto by bus, train, ferry, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco AirportSan Francisco Airport
3h 8m
$33–78
Bus via San Francisco
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1Ecr
4h 36m
$15–23
Train, ferry, Caltrain
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspur
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southbound
4h 22m
$16–33
Drive 86.8 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto86.8 mi
1h 40m
$16–23
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
3h 32m
$19–26
Bus, line 397 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco AirportSan Francisco Airport
2. Take the bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to University Ave & Lincoln Ave397
4h 25m
$23–65

Santa Rosa to Palo Alto by bus, foot, subway, and train

119Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto.

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Distance: 89.7 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Groome Transportation operates a bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airport hourly. Tickets cost $21–65 and the journey takes 2h.

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