There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) by bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus Sonoma County Airport
3h 51m$39–93Drive 94.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS)car 94.5 mi
1h 50m$17–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa (STS)94.5 mi
1h 50mCaltrain, bus
- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwoodbus 172 / ...
4h 34m$37–82Bus via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus Sonoma County Airport
4h 47m$30–80
Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) by train, subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS). However, there are services departing from San Francisco Airport and arriving at Sonoma Co Airport Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Palo Alto and Santa Rosa Airport (STS) is 100 miles. The road distance is 95 miles.
The best way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS), including transfers.
Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from San Francisco Airport station.
Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Sonoma Co Airport Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa Airport (STS).
There are 304+ hotels available in Santa Rosa Airport (STS).
What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Santa Rosa Airport (STS), USA?
Groome Transportation operates a bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $25–75 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–75
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–75
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from North Point St & Jones St to Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1-800-660-4287
- [email protected]
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Schedules at
- SamTrans Schedules
- Single Fare
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palo Alto to Santa Rosa (STS)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palo Alto and Santa Rosa Airport (STS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.