What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to San Diego is to bus via San Francisco which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $150 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 and arriving at San Diego via North Point St & Van Ness Ave and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Rosa and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Rosa to San Diego. However, there are services departing from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown and arriving at San Diego via Emeryville and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to San Diego?

The distance between Santa Rosa and San Diego is 521 miles. The road distance is 548.9 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to San Diego without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 13h 35m and costs $85 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to San Diego?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Santa Rosa to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to San Diego bus from?

Santa Rosa to San Diego bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 station.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to San Diego train from?

Santa Rosa to San Diego train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Rosa to San Diego?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $150 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via San Francisco, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 35m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $410 and takes 19h 43m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to San Diego bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to San Diego bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at North Point St & Van Ness Ave station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to San Diego train arrive?

Santa Rosa to San Diego train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to San Diego is 549 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Santa Rosa to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2367+ hotels available in San Diego.

Santa Rosa to San Diego - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Rosa to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
2h 50m
$156–295
Bus via San Francisco
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to North Point St & Van Ness Avebus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
13h 35m
$87–136
Train
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 train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
19h 43m
$174–404
Drive 545.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to San Diegocar 545.7 mi
9h 16m
$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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
5h 12m
$93–269
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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
5h 32m
$91–331
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
16h 8m
$90–144

Santa Rosa to San Diego by bus, foot, and tram

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Distance: 517.6 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to County Center/Little Italy Station via North Point St & Van Ness Ave, Townsend St & 4th St, San Francisco, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 13h 35m.

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