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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Seaside and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Seaside to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Del Monte / Broadway and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Salinas and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Seaside to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Seaside and Santa Rosa is 186 miles. The road distance is 166.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Seaside to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Seaside to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

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

Seaside to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Seaside to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Seaside to Santa Rosa is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Seaside to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Seaside to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Seaside to Santa Rosa?

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

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 300+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Seaside to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Seaside to Santa Rosa by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 Salinas to San Franciscobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
6h 48m
Drive 165.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Seaside to Santa Rosacar 165.9 mi
2h 57m
$31–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
7h 53m
$39–66
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
6h 39m
$83–143
Train
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
8h 32m
$36–67

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Seaside to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 184.6 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Del Monte / Broadway to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Francisco, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Monte / Clementina to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 8h 32m.

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