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How to get fromSanta Rosa to San Francisco Bayby bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Bay by bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    2h 21m

  2. Train, line 132 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 132
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3h 41m

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  • Distance: 69.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the bus to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to San Francisco Bay via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 41m.

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