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

The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Sunnyvale and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Mathilda and arriving at Santa Rosa via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Sunnyvale and Santa Rosa is 97 miles. The road distance is 95.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa without a car is to Caltrain and bus via San Mateo which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 252+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa by train, bus, 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.

Caltrain, bus via San Mateo
best
1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
3h 44m
$35–83
Caltrain, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sunnyvale 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 13m
$17–33
Drive 94.7 mi
1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Santa Rosacar 94.7 mi
1h 48m
$18–25
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
4h 12m
$20–26
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
5h 17m
$26–77

Sunnyvale to Santa Rosa by train, subway, foot, and bus

119Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.9 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino & Mathilda to Santa Rosa via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & Linden Ave, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway, SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, and San Francisco Airport in around 5h 17m.

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