What is the cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Santa Rosa is to bus and line 28 bus which costs $14 - $20 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Redwood City and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Redwood City to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave and arriving at Santa Rosa via Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Redwood City to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Redwood City and Santa Rosa is 82 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redwood City to Santa Rosa without a car is to Caltrain and line 101 bus and train which takes 3h 54m and costs $17 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Redwood City to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Redwood City to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redwood City to Santa Rosa bus from?

Redwood City to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave station.

Where does the Redwood City to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Redwood City to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway station.

Can I drive from Redwood City to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Santa Rosa is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Redwood City to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 862+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Redwood City to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, and Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from Redwood City to Santa Rosa by train, bus, car, or ferry

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

Caltrain, line 101 bus, train
best
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
3h 54m
$18–28
Caltrain, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
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
4h 13m
$14–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Buswaybus 397 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
4h 5m
$24–71
Drive 80.7 mi
1. Drive from Redwood City to Santa Rosacar 80.7 mi
1h 33m
$15–22
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART Parking Lot E to North Point St & Jones Stbus 28
3. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
5h 32m
$15–19

Redwood City to Santa Rosa by train, tram, foot, cable car, and bus

144Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.5 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to Santa Rosa via Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway, SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, and San Francisco Airport in around 4h 5m.

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