There are 6 ways to get from Monrovia to Santa Rosa by tram, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
best- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
4h 52m$235–400Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
13h 13m$73–117Train
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
16h 7m$284–449Drive 432.4 mi
- Drive from Monrovia to Santa Rosacar 432.4 mi
7h 27m$79–114Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
5h 30m$124–267Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0800
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
14h 25m$78–132
Monrovia to Santa Rosa by tram, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to Santa Rosa is to bus and train which costs $70 - $120 and takes 13h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to Santa Rosa is to tram and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $230 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Raymond / Holly, Los Angeles and Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Los Angeles and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
The distance between Monrovia and Santa Rosa is 444 miles. The road distance is 434.9 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 13m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Monrovia to Santa Rosa, including transfers.
Monrovia to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles station.
Monrovia to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Santa Rosa is to train which takes 16h 7m and costs $280 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Monrovia Station to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles, Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 16h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntington Dr and Myrtle Ave to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Raymond Ave and Walnut St, Raymond / Holly, Lankershim / Magnolia, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–330
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–220
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
Train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
Train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Cerrito del Norte BART
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
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Booking & Getting There
Monrovia to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Monrovia to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to Santa Rosa is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Monrovia to Santa Rosa.
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