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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Salinas Train Station and Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Monterey to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Monterey and Santa Rosa is 186 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $25 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

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

Monterey to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train or bus from Monterey to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Monterey to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Monterey to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Santa Rosa is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Monterey to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 218+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Monterey to Santa Rosa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, ferry, or shuttle

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
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
7h 20m
$25–41
Bus, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
7h 32m
$22–49
Train
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
8h 2m
$40–88
Drive 168.5 mi
1. Drive from Monterey to Santa Rosacar 168.5 mi
3h
$31–45
Fly, bus, train
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - 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 28m
$59–252
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Domesticshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
5h 38m
$80–133

Monterey to Santa Rosa by bus and foot

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7h 20mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Train Station, San Francisco, and Perry St & 3rd St in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, Mission St & 2nd St, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 8h 2m.

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