How to get from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa by bus?

From San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa by bus

To get from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport International station to Santa Rosa Park & Ride station. Next, take the 18 bus from Maple Ave at Park and Ride station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $38.00. The bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

155min$38.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Bus - 1818
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from SFO - San Francisco Airport International

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO - San Francisco Airport International
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Park & Ride
    ID 40969
    119 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maple Ave at Park and Ride
    ID 80564
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    East Circulator
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa by bus via AIRPORT EXPRESS and 42

To get from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport International station to Santa Rosa Park & Ride station. Next, take the 42 bus from Santa Rosa Ave & Maple Ave station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $39.50. The bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

143min$39.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Bus - 4242
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from SFO - San Francisco Airport International

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO - San Francisco Airport International
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Park & Ride
    ID 40969
    119 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Rosa Ave & Maple Ave
    ID 7753900
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa

The distance between San Francisco International Airport and Santa Rosa is approximately 79.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Rosa – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa

To check the bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco International Airport) and destination (Santa Rosa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa by bus via AIRPORT EXPRESS and 42

To get from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport International station to Santa Rosa Park & Ride station. Next, take the 42 bus from Santa Rosa Ave & Maple Ave station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $39.50. The bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

143min$39.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Bus - 4242
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from SFO - San Francisco Airport International

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO - San Francisco Airport International
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Park & Ride
    ID 40969
    119 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Rosa Ave & Maple Ave
    ID 7753900
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS, Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS, Bus line 42.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco International Airport and Santa Rosa?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa?

    The AIRPORT EXPRESS bus line goes from SFO - San Francisco Airport International station near San Francisco International Airport in Sfo to Sonoma County station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sonoma County station near Santa Rosa.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco International Airport and Santa Rosa by bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco International Airport to get to Santa Rosa?

    Get on the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from the SFO - San Francisco Airport International stop near San Francisco International Airport in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco International Airport and Santa Rosa?

    Get off the bus at the Sonoma County stop, which is closest to Santa Rosa.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa?

    The ride from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa costs $38.00.

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