How to get from San Rafael to Santa Rosa by bus and train?

From San Rafael to Santa Rosa by bus and train

To get from San Rafael to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 35 bus from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station to Civic Center Dr & McInnis Pkwy (Civic Center SMART) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SMART train and finally take the 2 bus from West Third St at Railroad Ave station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

86min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Train - SMART
Bus - 22
Leaves from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
    ID 40562
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Canal via San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center Dr & McInnis Pkwy (Civic Center SMART)
    ID 40589
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Marin Civic Center
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Third St at Railroad Ave
    ID 80166
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Sebastopol Rd and Corporate Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Rafael to Santa Rosa by bus

To get from San Rafael to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 35 bus from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, take the 101 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $7.40.

102min$7.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 101101
Leaves from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
    ID 40562
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Canal via San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44001
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Rafael to Santa Rosa

The distance between San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Santa Rosa, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 35.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael to Santa Rosa by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Rafael

San Rafael is located at San Rafael, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr.

Train stations close to San Rafael:

  • Marin Civic Center

Bus stations close to San Rafael:

  • Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
  • Freitas Pkwy & Northgate Dr
  • Las Gallinas Av & Nova Albion Way

Public transit stations close to Santa Rosa, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Santa Rosa is located at Santa Rosa, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Third St & E St.

Train stations close to Santa Rosa:

  • Santa Rosa Downtown
  • Santa Rosa North

Bus stations close to Santa Rosa:

  • Third St & E St
  • Transit Mall North Bays
  • E St at Fourth St

Related Routes

From San Rafael to Santa Rosa by bus

To get from San Rafael to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 35 bus from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, take the 101 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $7.40.

102min$7.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 101101
Leaves from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr
    ID 40562
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Canal via San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44001
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line SMART, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

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

    The 35 bus line goes from Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr station near San Rafael to Canal via San Rafael station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Canal via San Rafael station near Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between San Rafael and Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 35 bus from the Las Gallinas Av & Northgate Dr stop near San Rafael in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

  • When is the last train from San Rafael to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The last train from San Rafael to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is the San Rafael - Sonoma County Airport line. It leaves the Marin Civic Center station at 12:53 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from San Rafael to Santa Rosa?

    The ride from San Rafael to Santa Rosa costs $5.50.