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 3h.

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 3h 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 Transit Mall and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Monterey?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Monterey is 185 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 and Caltrain which takes 6h 45m and costs $50 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 Transit Mall station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Monterey?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Monterey is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Monterey bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Monterey bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th 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 3h to drive from Santa Rosa to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 289+ hotels available in Monterey.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Monterey by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), 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, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 45m
$54–114
Drive 168.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Montereycar 168.2 mi
3h
$31–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 5m
$39–82
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 36m
$39–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
7h 41m
$36–59
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
6h 28m
$74–96

Santa Rosa to Monterey by bus, foot, subway, and train

28Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Tyler / Franklin via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 7h 41m.

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