There are 4 ways to get from Elk Grove to Santa Rosa by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
5h 18m$85–113Drive 102.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to Santa Rosacar 102.7 mi
2h 5m$19–28Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 23m$61–96Train
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
6h 3m$57–102
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Elk Grove station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from CRC Station and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Sacramento, Richmond and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Elk Grove and Santa Rosa is 165 miles. The road distance is 103.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Elk Grove to Santa Rosa, including transfers.
Elk Grove to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Elk Grove to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Santa Rosa is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via CRC Station, 8th & O Station, Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 6h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Elk Grove to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Elk Grove to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Santa Rosa is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Elk Grove to Santa Rosa.
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