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

The cheapest way to get from McKinleyville to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from McKinleyville to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between McKinleyville and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from McKinleyville to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Railroad Dr & Central Ave - SB Stop and arriving at Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop via Arcata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from McKinleyville to Santa Rosa?

The distance between McKinleyville and Santa Rosa is 235 miles. The road distance is 231.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from McKinleyville to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from McKinleyville to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

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

McKinleyville to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.

Where does the McKinleyville to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

McKinleyville to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from McKinleyville to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between McKinleyville to Santa Rosa is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from McKinleyville to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 281+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

McKinleyville to Santa Rosa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from McKinleyville to Santa Rosa by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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

Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 36m
$65–110
Drive 230.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from McKinleyville to Santa Rosacar 230.3 mi
4h 17m
$42–61
Fly, bus, train
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
5h 44m
$379–1,361

McKinleyville to Santa Rosa by bus (Amtrak)

14Weekly Buses

6h 36mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 233.6 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Arcata to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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