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

The cheapest way to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 7h 20m.

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 Train Station and Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Watsonville to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Watsonville and Santa Rosa is 173 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 shuttle and bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $70 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train 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 6m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Watsonville to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Watsonville to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 218+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa by shuttle, bus, train, ferry, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SFO Airport Domesticshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
6h 10m
$73–133
Bus, Caltrain, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus 17
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
7h 22m
$26–56
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 6m
$41–87
Drive 143 mi
1. Drive from Watsonville to Santa Rosacar 143 mi
2h 36m
$27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
7h 20m
$26–41

Watsonville to Santa Rosa by bus, shuttle, and foot

42Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 172 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodriguez / Second to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Salinas Train Station, San Francisco, and Perry St & 3rd St in around 7h 20m.

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