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How to get fromSanta Rosa to Santa Cruzby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 59m
    $28–44

  2. Drive 126.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruzcar car 126.2 mi
    2h 25m
    $23–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4h 59m
    $29–44

  4. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 8m
    $44–90

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

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Soquel Ave & Front via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 4h 59m.

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