How to get from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa by BART, bus and train?

From Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa by BART, bus and train

To get from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the YELLOW BART from Walnut Creek station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the SMART train from San Rafael Station station to Santa Rosa Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $15.70. The BART, bus and train schedule from Walnut Creek may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

195min$15.70
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Walnut Creek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa by BART, ferry and train

To get from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take one BART line, one ferry line and one train line: take the YELLOW BART from Walnut Creek station to Embarcadero station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LSSF ferry and finally take the SMART train from Larkspur Station station to Santa Rosa Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $13.95. The BART, bus and train schedule from Walnut Creek may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

215min$13.95
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Ferry - LSSFLSSF
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Walnut Creek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Embarcadero
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco-Gate C
    ID 43000
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Ferry - LSSFLSSF
    Wait for ferry
    LSSF
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Larkspur
    ID 43004
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Larkspur Station
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa

The distance between Walnut Creek and Santa Rosa is approximately 78.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Rosa – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa

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

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From Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa by BART, ferry and train

To get from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take one BART line, one ferry line and one train line: take the YELLOW BART from Walnut Creek station to Embarcadero station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LSSF ferry and finally take the SMART train from Larkspur Station station to Santa Rosa Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $13.95. The BART, bus and train schedule from Walnut Creek may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

215min$13.95
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Ferry - LSSFLSSF
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Walnut Creek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Embarcadero
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco-Gate C
    ID 43000
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Ferry - LSSFLSSF
    Wait for ferry
    LSSF
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Larkspur
    ID 43004
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Larkspur Station
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 101, Train line SMART.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa?

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Ferry line LSSF, Train line SMART.

  • Is there a direct BART between Walnut Creek and Santa Rosa?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa?

    The YELLOW BART line goes from Walnut Creek station near Walnut Creek in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to San Francisco International Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till San Francisco International Airport station near Santa Rosa.

  • How long does it take to travel from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa by BART, bus and train?

    The total travel time between Walnut Creek and Santa Rosa by BART, bus and train is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Walnut Creek to get to Santa Rosa?

    Get on the YELLOW BART from the Walnut Creek station near Walnut Creek in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Walnut Creek and Santa Rosa?

    Get off the BART at the San Francisco International Airport station, which is closest to Santa Rosa.

  • How much is the total BART, bus and train fare from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa?

    The ride from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa costs $15.70.

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