What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Pacific Grove?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave and arriving at Lighthouse / Carmel via San Francisco, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Pacific Grove is 189 miles. The road distance is 171.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove.

Where can I stay near Pacific Grove?

There are 261+ hotels available in Pacific Grove.

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

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

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
6h 35m
Drive 170.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove170.1 mi
3h 3m
$31–45
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San RafaelSmart
2. Take the train from Emeryville to SalinasCoast Starlight
9h 10m
$67–112
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
6h 29m
$83–139
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
7h 23m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the train from Emeryville to SalinasCoast Starlight
9h 58m
$44–81

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove.

Launch map view

Distance: 188 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave to Lighthouse / Carmel via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Lighthouse / Carmel via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, Salinas, Salinas, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 9h 10m.

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