What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal and arriving at Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 via SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto?

The distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Palo Alto is 100 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto bus from?

Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal station.

Where does the Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at San Francisco Airport station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 491+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Can I share a ride from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Palo Alto. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
3h 35m
$31–81
Drive 94.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Altocar 94.4 mi
1h 49m
$18–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART Larkspurtrain Smart
2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus To SFO
4h 38m
$47–60
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Santa Rosa-STS to Palo Altorideshare 94.4 mi
1h 49m
Bus via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 6m
$35–86

Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Alto by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 99.6 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa Airport (STS), USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Groome Transportation operates a bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airport hourly. Tickets cost $25–75 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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