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

The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Watsonville and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Watsonville to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Rodriguez / Second and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Salinas and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Watsonville to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Watsonville and Santa Rosa is 160 miles. The road distance is 143.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus and BART which takes 6h 57m and costs $23 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Watsonville to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.

Where does the Watsonville to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watsonville to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Watsonville to Santa Rosa is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Watsonville to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 306+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Watsonville to Santa Rosa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and Caltrain

There are 6 ways to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa by bus, subway, train, ferry, train (Amtrak), car, 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, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Street
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
6h 57m
$23–44
Bus, Caltrain, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown
7h 25m
$20–49
Train
1. Take the train from Salinas to OaklandCoast Starlight
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa DowntownSmart
8h 21m
$37–77
Drive 143 mi
1. Drive from Watsonville to Santa Rosa143 mi
2h 36m
$27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San FranciscoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
7h
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Station17
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall101
7h 8m
$30–50

Watsonville to Santa Rosa by bus and subway

126Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 159.3 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Porter / San Juan to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, 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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodriguez / Second to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas, San Francisco, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 7h.

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