What is the cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa?

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

Is there a direct bus between Pacific Grove and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Pacific Grove and Santa Rosa is 191 miles. The road distance is 171.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa bus from?

Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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 FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
7h 37m
Drive 170.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa170.4 mi
3h 3m
$32–45
Train
1. Take the train from Salinas to EmeryvilleCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa DowntownSmart
9h 9m
$82–142
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower LevelMonterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa RosaSonoma County Airport
6h 38m
$83–143

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pacific Grove to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 189.4 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Francisco, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 9h 9m.

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