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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Rosaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Rosa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Sonoma County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane LAX - STS
    2h 18m
    $239–381

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    12h 39m
    $78–147

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train Smart
    16h 9m
    $190–370

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Santa Rosarideshare rideshare 427.5 mi
    7h 23m

  5. Drive 427.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Rosacar car 427.5 mi
    7h 23m
    $78–113

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    4h 32m
    $120–221

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    4h 34m
    $357–1,377

  8. Bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    13h 32m
    $83–148

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Santa Rosa by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 12h 39m.

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