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

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

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 45m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Salinas to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Salinas and Santa Rosa is 169 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 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 Amtrak, depart from Salinas 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 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Salinas to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Salinas to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, 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 45m to drive from Salinas to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Salinas to Santa Rosa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car

There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa by bus (Amtrak), bus, ferry, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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
5h 7m
Drive 156.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Santa Rosa156.3 mi
2h 45m
$29–42
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Francisco
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
5h 39m
$32–95
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to OaklandCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
6h 12m
$38–73
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower LevelMonterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa RosaSonoma County Airport
6h 4m
$78–133
Train
1. Take the train from Salinas to OaklandCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa DowntownSmart
6h 33m
$35–74

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salinas to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 167.8 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via San Francisco and Mission St & 2nd St in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Oakland, Lake Merritt, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 6h 33m.

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