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-Bay N1 via Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station and Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Lake Merritt and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Monterey to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Monterey and Santa Rosa is 193 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 train which takes 8h 3m and costs $35 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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.

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

Monterey to Santa Rosa train 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 train which takes 8h 3m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Monterey to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Monterey to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Monterey to Santa Rosa train arrive?

Monterey to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland 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 286+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Monterey to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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Train
best
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 3m
$38–88
Drive 168.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Santa Rosacar 168.5 mi
3h
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172
8h 6m
$34–52
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 26m
$236–592
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
$84–133

Monterey to Santa Rosa by bus, train, foot, and subway

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, and Perry St & 3rd St in around 8h 6m.

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