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

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 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $7.40.

97min$7.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Bus - 101101
Walk to Santa Rosa
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
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 6 bus from West Third St at Railroad Ave station to Transit Mall North Bays station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

91min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Train - SMART
Bus - 66
Walk to Santa Rosa
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
  • 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
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 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
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Fulton Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Mall North Bays
    ID 80700
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    10 yd • 1 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 43.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael to Santa Rosa by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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 6 bus from West Third St at Railroad Ave station to Transit Mall North Bays station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

91min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Train - SMART
Bus - 66
Walk to Santa Rosa
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
  • 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
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 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
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Fulton Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transit Mall North Bays
    ID 80700
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    10 yd • 1 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 97 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 35, Train line SMART, Bus line 6.

  • 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 in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 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 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Canal 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?

    The total travel time between San Rafael and Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 37 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 stop, which is closest to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The first train from San Rafael to Santa Rosa in San Francisco - San Jose, CA is San Rafael - Sonoma County Airport. It leaves the Marin Civic Center station at 10:20 PM.

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

    The ride from San Rafael to Santa Rosa costs $7.40.