What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa is to bus via San Francisco which costs $15 - $23 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Santa Rosa via Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Santa Rosa is 89 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus via San Francisco International Airport which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa bus from?

Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & Linden Ave station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 291+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa 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 via San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
3h 31m
$33–82
Caltrain, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
5h 1m
$16–32
Drive 86.9 mi
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Santa Rosacar 86.9 mi
1h 41m
$16–23
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
3h 59m
$19–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden Avebus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
4h 27m
$24–71
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
4h 48m
$16–22

Silicon Valley to Santa Rosa by train, subway, foot, and bus

119Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 88.2 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

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

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