How to get from San Francisco to Mendocino by bus?

San Francisco to Mendocino - Bus Schedule

The 172 bus from San Francisco to Mendocino runs from 2:08 PM to 5:36 PM, with departures every 20 min-1 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 5 hr 29 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From San Francisco to Mendocino by bus

To get from San Francisco to Mendocino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 172 bus from San Francisco Lot-Perry St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall station. Next, take the 65 bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station to Main St & Lansing St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $29.25. The bus schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Mendocino on the Moovit app.

329min$29.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 172172
Bus - 6565
Walk to Mendocino
Leaves from San Francisco Lot-Perry St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Francisco Lot-Perry St
    ID sflotP
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    113 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Northbound
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & Lansing St
    201 min
  • 6
    Walk to Mendocino
    Walk to
    Mendocino
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Mendocino

The distance between San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Mendocino, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 189.92 mi, which can typically be traveled in 329 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Mendocino by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from San Francisco to Mendocino

To check the bus schedule from San Francisco to Mendocino using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco) and destination (Mendocino), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Mendocino?

    The fastest way takes 329 minutes, using Bus line 172, Bus line 65.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Mendocino?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 5 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco to Mendocino?

    The 172 bus line goes from San Francisco Lot-Perry St station near San Francisco in Soma to Santa Rosa Transit Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Rosa Transit Mall station near Mendocino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Mendocino by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in Soma and Mendocino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 5 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco to get to Mendocino?

    Get on the 172 bus from the San Francisco Lot-Perry St stop near San Francisco in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between San Francisco and Mendocino?

    Get off the bus at the Santa Rosa Transit Mall stop, which is closest to Mendocino in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco to Mendocino?

    The ride from San Francisco to Mendocino costs $29.25.

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