There are 4 ways to get from Colfax to Santa Rosa by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 4th Stbus 60
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
5h 58m$42–77Drive 137.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colfax to Santa Rosacar 137.6 mi
2h 40m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
6h 45m$42–92Bus
- Take the bus from Colfax to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
7h 30m$32–49
Colfax to Santa Rosa by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colfax to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Colfax to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Colfax to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Colfax and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Colfax station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Colfax Amtrak Station and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Richmond and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Colfax and Santa Rosa is 168 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.
The best way to get from Colfax to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 58m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Colfax to Santa Rosa, including transfers.
Colfax to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Colfax station.
Colfax to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Colfax Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Colfax to Santa Rosa is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Colfax, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Colfax Amtrak Station to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colfax to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via San Francisco Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St in around 7h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Placer County Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Colfax to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Colfax to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colfax to Santa Rosa is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Colfax to Santa Rosa.
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