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

The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Truckee to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Truckee and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, De Haro St & 16th St and Larkin St & Grove St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Truckee to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Truckee and Santa Rosa is 218 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Truckee to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Truckee to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

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

Truckee to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.

Train or bus from Truckee to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Truckee to Santa Rosa is to bus via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar which takes 7h 58m and costs $107 - $111. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $550 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Truckee to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Truckee to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Francisco - 16th St station.

Can I drive from Truckee to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Santa Rosa is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Truckee to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 251+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Santa Rosa by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 49m
Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Truckee to Santa Rosacar 188.8 mi
3h 33m
$35–50
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Martineztrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 20m
Bus via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar
1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus Northstar
2. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
7h 58m
$107–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Truckee to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
8h 39m
$39–101
Train
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
9h 37m
$43–529

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Truckee to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 216.6 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Francisco - 16th St, De Haro St & 16th St, and Larkin St & Grove St in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 9h 37m.

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