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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Coalinga is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Coalinga is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Coalinga?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Coalinga. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 and arriving at Coalinga via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Coalinga?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Coalinga is 265 miles. The road distance is 239 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Coalinga without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $80 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Santa Rosa to Coalinga, including transfers.

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

Santa Rosa to Coalinga bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Coalinga bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Coalinga bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Coalinga?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Coalinga is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Santa Rosa to Coalinga.

Where can I stay near Coalinga?

There are eight+ hotels available in Coalinga.

Santa Rosa to Coalinga - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Caltrain

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Coalinga by bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Coalingabus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 7m
$80–114
Drive 237.6 mi
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1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Coalingacar 237.6 mi
4h 8m
$44–63
Train, Caltrain, bus
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 San Jose Diridon Station to Coalingabus
7h 19m
$80–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Coalingabus Greyhound US0831 / ...
7h 45m
$77–115
Train, bus via Avenal
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Avenalbus FlixBus N2003
8h 34m
$91–134

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Distance: 263.7 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to Coalinga via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and Coalinga in around 7h 7m.

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