How to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa by bus and train?

From Palo Alto to Santa Rosa by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from California Avenue station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 292 bus and finally take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic station to Santa Rosa Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $46.30. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

230min$46.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 292292
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
    ID 335503
    13 min
  • 7
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Park & Ride
    ID 40969
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    0.96 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Palo Alto to Santa Rosa by BART, bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from California Avenue station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport International station to Santa Rosa Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $50.10. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

230min$50.10
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    32 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO - San Francisco Airport International
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Park & Ride
    ID 40969
    119 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    0.96 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa

The distance between Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Santa Rosa, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 101.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa

To check the bus and train schedule from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto) and destination (Santa Rosa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Palo Alto to Santa Rosa by BART, bus and train

To get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one train line, one BART line and one bus line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from California Avenue station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED BART and finally take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport International station to Santa Rosa Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $50.10. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

230min$50.10
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    0.95 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    32 min
  • 4
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 5
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO - San Francisco Airport International
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Park & Ride
    ID 40969
    119 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    0.96 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 292, Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

    The alternative route takes 230 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, BART line RED, Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from California Avenue station near Palo Alto to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Francisco station near Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and bus is about 3 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto to get to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the California Avenue station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palo Alto and Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the train at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa costs $46.30.

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