There are 4 ways to get from Grass Valley to Santa Rosa by bus, train, car, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 36m$38–80Drive 144.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grass Valley to Santa Rosacar 144.9 mi
2h 53m$27–39Bus, train via San Rafael
- Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
7h 3m$38–86Bus
- Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th Stbus 60
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172
9h 16m$30–44
Grass Valley to Santa Rosa by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Grass Valley to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from City Hall and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Auburn Station, 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Grass Valley and Santa Rosa is 178 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grass Valley to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 36m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Grass Valley to Santa Rosa, including transfers.
Grass Valley to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from City Hall station.
Grass Valley to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to Santa Rosa is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Grass Valley to Santa Rosa.
There are 288+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.
What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from City Hall to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Auburn Station, J St & 8th St, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 9h 16m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Nevada County Connects
- Schedules at
- Nevada County Connects Route Schedules and Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Nevada County Connects
- Schedules at
- Nevada County Connects Route Schedules and Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Nevada County Connects
- Schedules at
- Nevada County Connects Route Schedules and Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
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