What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa is to BART and bus which costs $17 - $25 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from San Jose to Santa Rosa?

The distance between San Jose and Santa Rosa is 105 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa without a car is to BART and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $17 - $25.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Santa Rosa bus from?

San Jose to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Where does the San Jose to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Jose to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Santa Rosa is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from San Jose to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 301+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

San Jose to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus

There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa by subway, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery StreetGreen-S
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
3h 52m
$18–24
BART, line 580 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Norte
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B580
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
4h 26m
$14–26
Drive 98.2 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Santa Rosa98.2 mi
1h 46m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose to San FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
4h 2m
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa RosaSonoma County Airport
4h 9m
$30–77

San Jose to Santa Rosa by subway and bus

126Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 104.6 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via San Francisco and Mission St & 2nd St in around 4h 2m.

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