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

By bus and train

To get from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from Santa Rosa Park & Ride station to SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 713 bus and finally take the LOCAL train from Millbrae station to California Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $45.50.

204min$45.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Bus - 713713
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Palo Alto
Leaves from Santa Rosa Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Rosa Park & Ride
    ID 40969
    0.98 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    SFO - San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic
    80 min
  • 4
    Bus - 713713
    Wait for bus
    713
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millbrae
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    Tamien
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    California Avenue
    ID california_ave
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palo Alto
    Walk to
    Palo Alto
    0.93 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto

The distance between Santa Rosa, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 100.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto 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.

Public transit stations close to Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is located at Mendocino Avenue, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is 3rd St & D St.

Train stations close to Santa Rosa:

  • Santa Rosa Downtown
  • Santa Rosa North

Bus stations close to Santa Rosa:

  • 3rd St & D St
  • Third St at E St
  • E St at Fourth St

Public transit stations close to Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Hansen & Curve (E).

Train stations close to Palo Alto:

  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue
  • San Antonio

Bus stations close to Palo Alto:

  • Hansen & Curve (E)
  • Page Mill Rd & Hansen Way
  • Hansen & Page Mill (W)

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS, Bus line 713, Bus line LOCAL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Palo Alto?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto?

    The AIRPORT EXPRESS bus line goes from Santa Rosa Park & Ride station near Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa to SFO - San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Palo Alto station near Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa and Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 3 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Rosa to get to Palo Alto?

    Get on the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from the Santa Rosa Park & Ride stop near Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Rosa and Palo Alto?

    Get off the bus at the Palo Alto station, which is closest to Palo Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The ride from Santa Rosa to Palo Alto costs $45.50.

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