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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Seaside?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave and arriving at Del Monte / Contra Costa via San Francisco and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Seaside?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Seaside is 184 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Seaside?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Seaside bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Seaside?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Seaside is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Santa Rosa to Seaside.

Where can I stay near Seaside?

There are 287+ hotels available in Seaside.

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

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

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 Stbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 45m
Drive 165.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Seasidecar 165.7 mi
2h 57m
$31–44
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
7h 55m
$42–82
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
6h 30m
$83–139
Bus via Santa Rosa Transit Mall
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 33m
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 11m
$39–82

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside.

Launch map view

Distance: 183 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Ave & Sebastopol Ave to Del Monte / Contra Costa via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Del Monte / 1688 Del Monte 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 Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 8h 11m.

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