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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Modesto is to bus and BART via San Francisco which costs $17 - $24 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Modesto is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Modesto?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Modesto is 146 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Modesto without a car is to bus and BART via San Francisco which takes 4h 43m and costs $17 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Santa Rosa to Modesto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Modesto?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Modesto is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Santa Rosa to Modesto.

Where can I stay near Modesto?

There are 61+ hotels available in Modesto.

Santa Rosa to Modesto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Modesto by bus, subway, train, ferry, or car

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

Bus, BART via San Francisco
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4h 43m
$17–24
Train, ferry, BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate Cferry
3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
4. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
6h
$14–31
Drive 129.6 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Modestocar 129.6 mi
2h 31m
$24–35
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
5h 24m
$17–24

Santa Rosa to Modesto by bus, foot, and subway

35Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.2 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Rosa to Modesto. However, you can take the bus to Battery St & Sacramento St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Dublin / Pleasanton, walk to BART Dublin Station, then take the bus to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi via SMART Larkspur, Larkspur Ferry Terminal, San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C, Embarcadero, Dublin / Pleasanton, and BART Dublin Station in around 6h.

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