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Operated by
FlixBus + Greyhound
6:00AM
8h45m
2:45PM
San Jose - Downtown San Jose, W San Carlos Street
Cheapest
Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa Transit Center
Cheapest
Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
4:30AM
8h5m
12:35PM
San Jose - Diridon Station
2nd CheapestFastest
Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa, CA
2nd Cheapest
Fastest
Bus San Jose to Santa Rosa: Trip Overview

Bus San Jose to Santa Rosa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36
Average bus trip duration8h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure4:30 AM
Distance89 miles (143 km)
Latest bus departure6:00 AM

San Jose to Santa Rosa Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:30AM - 6:00AM
Minimum Price$31
Average Ticket Price$36
Minimum Trip Duration8h5m
Average Bus Trip Duration8h45m
Distance89 miles (143 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose - Santa Rosa

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from San Jose to Santa Rosa takes around 8h 45m on average, but you can get there in as little as 8h 5m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 89 miles (143 km) that separate the two cities.

San Jose and Santa Rosa are 89 miles (143 km) apart.

On average, there is 1 daily departure on this route, offered by FlixBus. The number of buses running from San Jose to Santa Rosa may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from San Jose 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 4:30 AM for the initial departure and runs until 6:00 AM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to Santa Rosa start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at Santa Rosa Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. $31 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Santa Rosa from San Jose.

The bus ticket costs $36 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $31 and $46, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Jose and Santa Rosa!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Jose to Santa Rosa.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Jose to Santa Rosa that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose to Santa Rosa?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time8h 45mAvg Price$36Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time4h 40mAvg Price$39Daily Departures4

The best way to travel between San Jose and Santa Rosa is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $36 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $31. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Rosa, choose the bus, as it will take you from San Jose to Santa Rosa in about 4h 40m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to San Jose by bus?

Bus from Santa Rosa to San Jose

You can also go to Santa Rosa by train

Train from San Jose to Santa Rosa

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