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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Santa Rosaby unknown, ferry, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Rosa by unknown, ferry, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Travel, ferry, bus

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Sansome St & Lombard St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    3h 19m

  2. Travel, ferry, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry ferry
    4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    3h 58m

  3. Travel, ferry, shuttle

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosashuttle bus
    2h 23m

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  • Distance: 63 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Rosa. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to Sansome St & Lombard St, then take the bus to Santa Rosa Transit Mall. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, San Francisco-Gate C, Larkspur, and SMART Larkspur in around 3h 58m.

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