What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Marin City?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Marin City is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Marin City?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Marin City is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Marin City?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Marin City. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa and arriving at Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Marin City?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Marin City is 45 miles. The road distance is 45.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Marin City without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $3 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Marin City?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Santa Rosa to Marin City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Marin City bus from?

Santa Rosa to Marin City bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Santa Rosa station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Marin City?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Marin City is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $3 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $60 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Marin City bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Marin City bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at San Rafael station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Marin City?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Marin City is 45 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Santa Rosa to Marin City.

Where can I stay near Marin City?

There are 668+ hotels available in Marin City.

Santa Rosa to Marin City - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Marin City 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 Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San RafaelSmart
1h 21m
$3–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San RafaelOakland Airport
1h 35m
$23–59
Drive 44.8 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Marin City44.8 mi
48 min
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa to Marin City44.8 mi
48 min
$160–200
Bus via Santa Rosa Transit Mall
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A101
1h 40m
$10–18

Santa Rosa to Marin City by train and bus

16Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Marin City.

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Distance: 45 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

SMART operates a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael twice daily. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a bus from Santa Rosa to San Rafael every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–55 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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