What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto is to bus which costs $15 - $23 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and East Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Bay Rd & University Ave Nearside via San Bruno BART-Bay 9 Outer Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto?

The distance between Santa Rosa and East Palo Alto is 90 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto without a car is to train and line 101 bus and Caltrain which takes 3h 50m and costs $17 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto bus from?

Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Battery St & Sacramento St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near East Palo Alto?

There are 440+ hotels available in East Palo Alto.

Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 101 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto by train, bus, car, or ferry

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Train, line 101 bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 50m
$17–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 9 Outer Busway to Bay Rd & University Ave Nearsidebus Epx
4h 6m
$15–23
Drive 85.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to East Palo Altocar 85.6 mi
1h 38m
$16–23
Bus, line 397 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take the bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to University Ave & Runnymede Stbus 397
4h 27m
$27–67
Train, ferry, Caltrain
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 34m
$22–35

Santa Rosa to East Palo Alto by train and bus

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3h 50mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.7 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and East Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Bay Rd & University Ave Nearside via Battery St & Sacramento St, Embarcadero, San Bruno, and San Bruno BART-Bay 9 Outer Busway in around 4h 6m.

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