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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Capitola is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Capitola is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Capitola?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via San Francisco, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Capitola?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Capitola is 142 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Capitola without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 5h 37m and costs $25 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Santa Rosa to Capitola, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Santa Rosa to Capitola bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Capitola bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Capitola?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Capitola is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Santa Rosa to Capitola.

Where can I stay near Capitola?

There are 150+ hotels available in Capitola.

Santa Rosa to Capitola - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Capitola by bus, train, ferry, 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.

Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
5h 37m
$25–42
Train, ferry, Caltrain, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspur
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
6h 18m
$20–49
Drive 127 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Capitola127 mi
2h 32m
$24–34
Bus, Caltrain via San Mateo
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airport
2. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
5h 48m
$34–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose
3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front17
6h 6m

Santa Rosa to Capitola by bus and train

133Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.3 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 41st Ave & Clares via Mission St & Fremont St, San Francisco, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 6h 6m.

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