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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Aptos is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Aptos is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Aptos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Aptos. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Aptos?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Aptos is 144 miles. The road distance is 132.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Aptos without a car is to train and Caltrain and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $29 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Santa Rosa to Aptos, including transfers.

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

Santa Rosa to Aptos bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Aptos bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Aptos bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Aptos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Aptos is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Santa Rosa to Aptos.

Where can I stay near Aptos?

There are 123+ hotels available in Aptos.

Santa Rosa to Aptos - 4 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Aptos by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

Train, Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
5h 54m
$29–51
Drive 132.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Aptoscar 132.1 mi
2h 31m
$25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
6h 7m
$29–49
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
6h 12m
$41–95

Santa Rosa to Aptos by train and bus

144Weekly Services

5h 54mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.6 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 6h 7m.

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