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 Petaluma Fairgrounds station. Next, take the 101 bus from E Washington St & Kenilworth Dr station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $40.50. 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.

132min$40.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Bus - 101101
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
    Petaluma Fairgrounds
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Washington St & Kenilworth Dr
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, take the RED BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Civic Center / UN Plaza station. Next, 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 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $19.05. 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.

158min$19.05
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 101101
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center / UN Plaza
    ID 901409
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    116 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    270 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 77.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 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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From San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco International Airport to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, take the RED BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Civic Center / UN Plaza station. Next, 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 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $19.05. 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.

158min$19.05
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 101101
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center / UN Plaza
    ID 901409
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    116 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    270 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 132 minutes, using Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using BART line RED, Bus line 101.

  • 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 12 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 12 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 $40.50.

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