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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Santa Rosa is to train which costs $1 - $7 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between San Rafael and Santa Rosa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from SMART San Rafael and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from San Rafael to Santa Rosa?

The distance between San Rafael and Santa Rosa is 37 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Santa Rosa without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $1 - $7.

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

The train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown takes 58 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

San Rafael to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Santa Rosa train from?

San Rafael to Santa Rosa train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART San Rafael station.

Train or bus from San Rafael to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Santa Rosa is to train which takes 58 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $55 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the San Rafael to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

San Rafael to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the San Rafael to Santa Rosa train arrive?

San Rafael to Santa Rosa train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Santa Rosa is 38 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from San Rafael to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 252+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

San Rafael to Santa Rosa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Santa Rosa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
58 min
$1–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
1h 9m
$8–55
Drive 37.5 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Santa Rosacar 37.5 mi
40 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Santa Rosataxi 37.5 mi
40 min
$130–170

San Rafael to Santa Rosa by train

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58 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.8 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

SMART operates a train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown twice daily. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Santa Rosa Transit Mall hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Groome Transportation also services this route every 3 hours.

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