What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Whittier?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Whittier is to bus via San Francisco which costs $60 - $110 and takes 13h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Whittier?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Whittier is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 32m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Whittier?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Philadelphia/Painter via 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion and East L.A. College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Whittier?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Whittier is 472 miles. The road distance is 442.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Whittier without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 13h 21m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Whittier?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Santa Rosa to Whittier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Whittier bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Whittier?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Whittier is to bus via San Francisco which takes 13h 21m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 17h 17m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Whittier bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Whittier bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Whittier?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Whittier is 442 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Santa Rosa to Whittier.

Where can I stay near Whittier?

There are 2251+ hotels available in Whittier.

Santa Rosa to Whittier - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Whittier by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, 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 to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Whittiertaxi
3h 32m
$177–592
Bus via San Francisco
cheapest
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 Downtownbus FlixBus N2002 / ...
13h 21m
$63–108
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 17m
$158–333
Drive 439.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Whittiercar 439.6 mi
7h 32m
$81–116
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, bus
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Atlantic Stationtram
4. Take the bus from Beverly/Woods to Beverly / Norwalkbus
5h 9m
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram, line 7 bus
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 Norwalk Stationtram
3. Take the bus from C Line Station to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Streetbus
5h 1m
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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
14h 1m
$71–146

Santa Rosa to Whittier by bus

11Weekly Buses

13h 21mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 469.6 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Philadelphia/Painter via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Los Angeles Downtown, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Atlantic / Floral, and East L.A. College in around 13h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Beverly / Norwalk via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Alameda / 1st, Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, Atlantic Station, and Beverly/Woods in around 17h 17m.

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