What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 16h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Palm Desert?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Palm Desert is 502 miles. The road distance is 546.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 16h 13m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Palm Desert bus from?

Santa Rosa to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Bus or fly from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Palm Desert bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Palm Desert is 547 miles. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert.

Where can I stay near Palm Desert?

There are 1691+ hotels available in Palm Desert.

Santa Rosa to Palm Desert - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or ferry

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Fly from Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane STS - PSP
3h 17m
$171–765
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
16h 13m
$84–165
Train, bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
20h 56m
$216–415
Drive 543.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Palm Desertcar 543.7 mi
9h 12m
$100–144
Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SFO - PSP
5h 34m
$198–419
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane OAK - PSP
5h 45m
$311–871
Train, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
16h 18m
$110–186
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G to Oakland Ferry Terminalferry Oa
3. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbarabus
4. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus
22h
$206–328

Santa Rosa to Palm Desert by bus and foot

10Weekly Services

16h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 498.8 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 16h 13m.

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