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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Santa Rosaby bus, train, ferry, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Santa Rosabus bus
    5h 14m
    $43–93

  2. Drive 128.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosacar car 128.1 mi
    2h 21m
    $24–34

  3. Bus, Caltrain, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    5h 53m
    $33–50

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    6h 9m
    $32–62

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    6h 13m
    $28–45

Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa by bus, train, and foot

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 136.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 6h 13m.

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