There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Auburn by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus
5h 43m$40–69Drive 121.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Rosa to Auburncar 121.8 mi
2h 23m$23–33Train
- Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
- Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
6h 7m$43–92Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
8h 37m$48–71
Santa Rosa to Auburn by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Auburn is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Auburn is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Auburn station. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Auburn Station via San Francisco Bus Station, Vernon St & Grant St and Roseville Galleria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Rosa to Auburn. However, there are services departing from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown and arriving at Auburn Amtrak via El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Santa Rosa and Auburn is 152 miles. The road distance is 122.5 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Auburn without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 43m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Santa Rosa to Auburn, including transfers.
Santa Rosa to Auburn bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.
Santa Rosa to Auburn train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Auburn is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Auburn, CA, USA?
You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Auburn Amtrak via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, and Richmond in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Auburn Station via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Roseville Bus Stop, Vernon St & Grant St, and Roseville Galleria in around 8h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Rosa to Auburn bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Santa Rosa to Auburn train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Auburn is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Santa Rosa to Auburn.
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