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

From Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Rosa by bus and train

To get from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EXPRESS train from Palo Alto 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 12 min. The ride fare is $46.30. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

192min$46.30
Walk to train stationTrain - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 292292
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    21 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
    Mendocino Avenue
    1.05 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Rosa by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY, 292 and AIRPORT EXPRESS

To get from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Palo Alto 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 30 min. The ride fare is $46.30. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

210min$46.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 292292
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    29 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
    Mendocino Avenue
    1.05 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Rosa

The distance between Palo Alto Transit Center and Santa Rosa is approximately 98.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Rosa by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Rosa – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Rosa

To check the bus and train schedule from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Rosa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palo Alto Transit Center) 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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Alternative route from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Rosa by bus and train via LOCAL WEEKDAY, 292 and AIRPORT EXPRESS

To get from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Palo Alto 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 30 min. The ride fare is $46.30. The bus and train schedule from Palo Alto Transit Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

210min$46.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 292292
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Palo Alto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    29 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
    Mendocino Avenue
    1.05 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Bus line 292, Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 292, Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between Palo Alto Transit Center and Santa Rosa?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Rosa?

    The EXPRESS train line goes from Palo Alto station near Palo Alto Transit Center in Palo Alto to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Francisco station near Santa Rosa.

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

    The total travel time between Palo Alto Transit Center and Santa Rosa by train and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palo Alto Transit Center to get to Santa Rosa?

    Get on the EXPRESS train from the Palo Alto station near Palo Alto Transit Center in Palo Alto.

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

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

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

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

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