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

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

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 and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Monterey to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Monterey and Santa Rosa is 188 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 and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 Amtrak, depart from Salinas 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 and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Monterey to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Monterey to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, 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 252+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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 to San Franciscobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
7h
Drive 168.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Santa Rosacar 168.5 mi
3h
$31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
8h 5m
$40–76
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 45m
$37–77
Fly, bus
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 Santa Rosabus
5h 6m
$50–278
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
5h 33m
$83–137

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 187.2 mi
Duration: 7h

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, San Francisco, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 8h 45m.

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