What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa is to bus and Caltrain and ferry and train which costs $45 - $80 and takes 11h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa is to fly and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $75 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Bakersfield and Santa Rosa is 317 miles. The road distance is 326.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus and BART which takes 9h 59m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Santa Rosa bus from?

Bakersfield to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Bakersfield station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Gilroy station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Santa Rosa is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Bakersfield to Santa Rosa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and BART

There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa by plane, bus, subway, train, ferry, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)BFL - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosa
4h 28m
$75–313
Bus, BART, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Jose
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcadero
3. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
10h 16m
$44–78
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Street
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
9h 59m
$73–107
Bus, Caltrain, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroy
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
4. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
5. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
11h 9m
$47–78
Drive 324.5 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa324.5 mi
5h 38m
$60–86
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)LAX - STS
6h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroy
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon68
3. Take the bus from San Jose to San Francisco
4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
10h 49m
Bus, BART via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Street
4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
10h 52m
$63–105

Bakersfield to Santa Rosa by bus and subway

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9h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.3 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Gilroy, Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, San Francisco, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 10h 49m.

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