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 E Beach & Union and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Front, San Jose Diridon Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Watsonville to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Watsonville and Santa Rosa is 155 miles. The road distance is 143.9 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 line 2 bus and bus and Caltrain which takes 6h 24m and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Watsonville to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Watsonville to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon 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 304+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Watsonville to Santa Rosa - 5 ways to travel via line 2 bus, bus, and Caltrain

There are 5 ways to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa by bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 2 bus, bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Main & Ford to River St S. & Soquel Avebus 2
2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
4. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus
6h 24m
$45–107
Drive 143 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watsonville to Santa Rosacar 143 mi
2h 36m
$27–38
Line 1 bus, bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
6h 56m
$31–50
Line 1 bus, bus, BART
1. Take the bus from E Beach & Union to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 1
2. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway
4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101
7h
$29–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 101 / ...
7h 42m
$28–53

Watsonville to Santa Rosa by bus, train, subway, and foot

119Weekly Services

6h 24mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 154.2 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from E Beach & Union to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Soquel Ave & Front, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 7h 42m.

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