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Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
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San Francisco - Salesforce Transit Center
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Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa Transit Center
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Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
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Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa, CA
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Bus San Francisco to Santa Rosa: Trip Overview

Bus San Francisco to Santa Rosa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31
Average bus trip duration3h 55m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure6:55 AM
Distance50 miles (80 km)
Latest bus departure5:40 PM

San Francisco to Santa Rosa Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures7
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:55AM - 5:40PM
Minimum Price$17
Average Ticket Price$31
Minimum Trip Duration2h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h55m
Distance50 miles (80 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Francisco - Santa Rosa

The best way to travel from San Francisco to Santa Rosa is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

Traveling from San Francisco to Santa Rosa takes about 3h 55m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 2h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 49 miles (79 km) that separate the two cities.

San Francisco and Santa Rosa are 49 miles (79 km) apart.

On average, there are 7 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses from San Francisco to Santa Rosa can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from San Francisco to Santa Rosa a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 6:55 AM for the initial departure and runs until 5:40 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Santa Rosa from San Francisco, chances are that your bus will depart from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) and arrive at Santa Rosa Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. With prices starting at $22, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $31 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $22 to $44, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, you can do a day trip from San Francisco to Santa Rosa. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 5h. So you'll have enough time to visit Santa Rosa before returning to San Francisco in the evening.

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The cheapest trip from San Francisco to Santa Rosa was searched and found on Mar 22, 2024 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco to Santa Rosa, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $33 for a bus ticket from San Francisco to Santa Rosa based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2024-03-22.

Usually Amtrak, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San Francisco to Santa Rosa but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Francisco to Santa Rosa, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Francisco to Santa Rosa.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Francisco to Santa Rosa, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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