What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Seaside?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Seaside. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 and arriving at Del Monte / Contra Costa via 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Rosa and Seaside?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Rosa to Seaside. However, there are services departing from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown and arriving at Salinas via Montgomery Street and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Seaside?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Seaside is 181 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Seaside without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside without a car is to train and Caltrain and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Seaside bus from?

Santa Rosa to Seaside bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 station.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Seaside train from?

Santa Rosa to Seaside train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Seaside?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Seaside bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Seaside bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Seaside train arrive?

Santa Rosa to Seaside train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Seaside?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Seaside is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Santa Rosa to Seaside.

Where can I stay near Seaside?

There are 330+ hotels available in Seaside.

Santa Rosa to Seaside - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Seaside by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Train, Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 52m
$35–56
Drive 165.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Seasidecar 165.7 mi
2h 58m
$31–44
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 49m
$39–88
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
6h 45m
$82–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 52m
$36–54

Santa Rosa to Seaside by train and bus

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Distance: 180 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Del Monte / Contra Costa via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to Del Monte / Contra Costa via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 52m.

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