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How to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa by BART and bus?

From San Jose to Santa Rosa by BART and bus

To get from San Jose to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 66 bus from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) station to Milpitas Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN BART and finally take the 172 bus from Pine St & Battery St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $19.40. The BART and bus schedule from San Jose may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

286min$19.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - 172172
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Teresa & Cottle (W)
    ID 63177
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milpitas Transit Center
    ID PS_MBRT
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Milpitas
    ID 909409
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Embarcadero
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pine St & Battery St
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    117 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Jose to Santa Rosa by bus and train

To get from San Jose to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 68 bus from Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 172 bus from San Francisco Lot-Perry St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $20.50. The BART and bus schedule from San Jose may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

295min$20.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 172172
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W)
    ID 63306
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    SJ Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Francisco Lot-Perry St
    ID sflotP
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    125 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Jose to Santa Rosa

The distance between San Jose, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Santa Rosa, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 116.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 286 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose to Santa Rosa by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from San Jose to Santa Rosa

To check the BART and bus schedule from San Jose to Santa Rosa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Jose) and destination (Santa Rosa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and 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 BART and bus schedules.

From San Jose to Santa Rosa by bus and train

To get from San Jose to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 68 bus from Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL WEEKDAY train and finally take the 172 bus from San Francisco Lot-Perry St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $20.50. The BART and bus schedule from San Jose may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

295min$20.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 172172
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W)
    ID 63306
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    SJ Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Francisco Lot-Perry St
    ID sflotP
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    125 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa?

    The fastest way takes 286 minutes, using Bus line 66, BART line GREEN, Bus line 172.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Jose to Santa Rosa?

    The alternative route takes 295 minutes, using Bus line 68, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 172.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Jose to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 66 bus line goes from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) station near San Jose to North Milpitas station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till North Milpitas station near Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Jose to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between San Jose and Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 4 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Jose to get to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) stop near San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Jose and Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

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

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from San Jose to Santa Rosa?

    The ride from San Jose to Santa Rosa costs $19.40.