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 4m.

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 4m 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 Transit Mall-Bay S1 and arriving at Lighthouse / Carmel via San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown and arriving at Salinas via El Cerrito Del Norte and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

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 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 train which takes 7h 26m and costs $95 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m 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 Transit Mall-Bay S1 station.

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

Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 37m.

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.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove train arrive?

Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael 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 4m to drive from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove.

Where can I stay near Pacific Grove?

There are 314+ 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 train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 26m
$96–159
Drive 170.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Pacific Grovecar 170.1 mi
3h 4m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 37m
$37–57
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
6h 10m
$82–136
Bus, train via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172 / ...
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 33m
$43–90
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 59m
$53–108

Santa Rosa to Pacific Grove by bus

14Weekly Buses

8h 37mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 188.1 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Pacific Grove via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito Del Norte, Lake Merritt, Oakland, and Salinas in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to Lighthouse / Carmel via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 8h 37m.

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