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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Salinas to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Salinas and Santa Rosa is 167 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $23 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Santa Rosa bus from?

Salinas to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train or bus from Salinas to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Salinas to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Salinas to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Santa Rosa is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Salinas to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 218+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Salinas to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa by bus (Flixbus), bus, ferry, train, train (Amtrak), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
5h 27m
$24–38
Bus, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus
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
5h 39m
$21–46
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
6h 9m
$38–83
Drive 156.3 mi
1. Drive from Salinas to Santa Rosacar 156.3 mi
2h 46m
$29–42
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus
5h 30m
$47–106

Salinas to Santa Rosa by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

5h 27mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.6 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via San Francisco and Perry St & 3rd St in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, Mission St & 2nd St, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 6h 9m.

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