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

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Santa Rosa is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Gilroy Transit Center and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via San Jose Diridon Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Gilroy to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Gilroy and Santa Rosa is 136 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gilroy to Santa Rosa without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $40 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Gilroy to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

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

Gilroy to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Gilroy Transit Center station.

Where does the Gilroy to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Gilroy to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at San Jose Diridon station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Santa Rosa is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Gilroy to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 304+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Gilroy to Santa Rosa - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Gilroy to Santa Rosa by train, bus, ferry, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
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
4h 54m
$42–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101 / ...
7h 4m
$20–36
Caltrain, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
6h 23m
$22–40
Drive 129 mi
1. Drive from Gilroy to Santa Rosacar 129 mi
2h 18m
$24–34
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
6h 18m
$24–33
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus 68
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
6h 27m
$22–35

Gilroy to Santa Rosa by train, subway, foot, and bus

40Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gilroy to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 135 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 7h 4m.

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