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How to get fromSanta Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Altoby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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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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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus bus San Francisco Airport
    3h 25m
    $38–89

  2. Train, line 101 bus, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 101
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 31m
    $17–31

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Rosa (STS) to Palo Altorideshare rideshare 94.4 mi
    1h 49m

  4. Drive  94.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Palo Altocar car 94.4 mi
    1h 49m
    $17–25

  5. Bus via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1

    1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus bus San Francisco Airport
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    4h 16m
    $31–77

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

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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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