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

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 101 bus from Larkin St & Grove St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $19.65.

219min$19.65
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 101101
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
    Civic Center / UN Plaza
    ID 901409
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    116 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

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
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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 92.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa by BART, 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.

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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.

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, BART line RED, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 230 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 292, 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, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 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 one BART line and one bus line 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, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Palo Alto and Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train, BART and bus is about 3 hr 39 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 total train, BART and bus fare from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa?

    The ride from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa costs $19.65.

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