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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz

Composite routes from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz

Cheapest
2 h 20 min
Car
207 km.
from $11
Other
5 h 21 min
Bus, Train
171 km.
from $36.39
6 h
171 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Montgomery Street to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84

Golden Gate Transit

Phone:
+1 415-921-5858
Email:
bridgecomments@goldengate.org
Website:
goldengate.org/
Train from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.44–$17.86
Bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.25–$16.58

Bus operators

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz is to bus and BART which costs $15.22 - $35.87 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Front via San Francisco and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz is 220 km. The road distance is 207.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz without a car is to subway and Caltrain and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $14.13 - $33.70 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 2nd St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 117+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $70.99 per night.
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