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

The cheapest way to get from Capitola to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Capitola to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Capitola and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Capitola to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Capitola Mall - Lane 1 and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Front, San Jose Diridon Station and Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Capitola to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Capitola and Santa Rosa is 142 miles. The road distance is 131.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Capitola to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 6h 1m and costs $35 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Capitola to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

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

Capitola to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Capitola to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Capitola to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Capitola to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Capitola to Santa Rosa is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Capitola to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 862+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Capitola to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from Capitola to Santa Rosa by bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus
6h 1m
$39–99
Drive 130.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Capitola to Santa Rosacar 130.9 mi
2h 23m
$24–35
Line 2 bus, bus, Caltrain, BART, line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from 41st Ave & Gross Rd to River St S. & Soquel Avebus 2
2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
4. Take the subway from Millbrae to Montgomery Streetsubway
5. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
6. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
6h 23m
$33–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
6h 53m
$29–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
6h 58m
$28–52

Capitola to Santa Rosa by bus, train, and foot

119Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Capitola Mall - Lane 1 to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 6h 58m.

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