What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Smith River?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Smith River is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Smith River?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Smith River is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $260 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Smith River?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Smith River station. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Smith River Fire Station Northbound via Arcata Transit Center and Grocery Outlet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Smith River?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Smith River is 321 miles. The road distance is 314.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Smith River without a car is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs $85 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Smith River?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Santa Rosa to Smith River, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Smith River bus from?

Santa Rosa to Smith River bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Smith River bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Smith River bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcata station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Smith River?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Smith River is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Santa Rosa to Smith River.

Where can I stay near Smith River?

There are 55+ hotels available in Smith River.

Santa Rosa to Smith River - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Smith River by bus, car, train, plane, or bus (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, drive (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus
3. Drive from Main St & View Ave - Trinidad NB Stop to Smith Rivercar
8h 46m
$90–139
Drive 312.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Smith Rivercar 312.2 mi
5h 56m
$57–83
Train, bus, fly
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
5h 28m
$266–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Grocery Outletbus 20
11h 41m
$85–126

Santa Rosa to Smith River by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 41mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.9 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Smith River Fire Station Northbound via Arcata Transit Center and Grocery Outlet in around 11h 41m.

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