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

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.

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 17m 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 and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

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 ferry and train which takes 5h 57m and costs $20 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 17m to drive from Gilroy to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Gilroy to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, ferry, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to Santa Rosa by train, ferry, bus, car, subway, 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.

Caltrain, ferry, train
best
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
5h 57m
$20–40
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon68
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosa
6h 7m
$32–83
Drive 129 mi
1. Drive from Gilroy to Santa Rosa129 mi
2h 17m
$24–34
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senter68
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
6h 28m
$22–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridon68
2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Francisco
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
6h 44m

Gilroy to Santa Rosa by bus, train, and foot

119Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.6 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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, San Jose, San Francisco, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 6h 44m.

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