What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Santa Rosa via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Mountain View and Santa Rosa is 98 miles. The road distance is 92.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mountain View to Santa Rosa without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $20 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Mountain View to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Santa Rosa bus from?

Mountain View to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Mountain View to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Mountain View to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & Linden Ave station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Santa Rosa is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Mountain View to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Mountain View to Santa Rosa - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Mountain View to Santa Rosa by train, bus, ferry, or car

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

Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
4h 8m
$20–26
Caltrain, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
4h 35m
$15–33
Drive 92.2 mi
1. Drive from Mountain View to Santa Rosa92.2 mi
1h 46m
$17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden AveEcr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa RosaSonoma County Airport
5h 3m
$26–77

Mountain View to Santa Rosa by train, tram, and bus

126Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 97.1 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Castro to Santa Rosa via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & Linden Ave, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway, SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, and San Francisco Airport in around 5h 3m.

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