There are 5 ways to get from San Carlos to Rocklin by subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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BART, train
best- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Rocklin Amtrak Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
4h 59m$47–86Line 292 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292 / ...
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
8h 7m$21–47Drive 130.2 mi
- Drive from San Carlos to Rocklincar 130.2 mi
2h 20m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Rocklin Amtrak Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 12m$51–107BART, train via Sacramento
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
6h 34m$39–71
San Carlos to Rocklin by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Carlos to Rocklin is to line 292 bus and bus which costs $21 - $50 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from San Carlos to Rocklin is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Carlos to Rocklin. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave and arriving at Galleria Cir & West Dr via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station and Vernon St & Grant St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from San Carlos to Rocklin station. However, there are services departing from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Rocklin Amtrak Station via Millbrae and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between San Carlos and Rocklin is 147 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Carlos to Rocklin without a car is to BART and train which takes 4h 59m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from San Carlos to Rocklin, including transfers.
San Carlos to Rocklin bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 station.
San Carlos to Rocklin train services, operated by BART, depart from Millbrae station.
The best way to get from San Carlos to Rocklin is to line 292 bus and bus which takes 8h 7m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between San Carlos, CA, USA and Rocklin, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Galleria Cir & West Dr via Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, Roseville Bus Stop, and Vernon St & Grant St in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Rocklin Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Rocklin Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Rocklin Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 1st St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
San Carlos to Rocklin bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Mission St & 1st St station.
San Carlos to Rocklin train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Carlos to Rocklin is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from San Carlos to Rocklin.
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