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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Monterey is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via San Francisco and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Monterey?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Monterey is 187 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Santa Rosa to Monterey, including transfers.

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

Santa Rosa to Monterey bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Monterey?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Monterey is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Monterey bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Monterey is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Santa Rosa to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 271+ hotels available in Monterey.

Santa Rosa to Monterey - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave to 1st St & Mission St172 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 55m
Drive 168.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Monterey168.2 mi
2h 59m
$31–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the train from Oakland to SalinasCoast Starlight
8h 5m
$39–82
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San RafaelSmart
2. Take the train from Oakland to SalinasCoast Starlight
8h 36m
$34–78
Bus via Santa Rosa Transit Mall
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to SalinasAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 43m
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco AirportSan Francisco Airport
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking GarageMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 51m
$81–136

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Monterey.

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Distance: 185.5 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave to Tyler / Franklin via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas in around 8h 36m.

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