How to get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa by bus?

Watsonville to Santa Rosa - Bus Schedule

The 29 bus from Watsonville to Santa Rosa runs from 7:56 AM to 5:56 PM, with departures every 1 hr 50 min-2 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 6 hr 33 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Watsonville to Santa Rosa by bus

To get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 29 bus from Rodriguez / Second station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 101 bus from Mission St & 2nd St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 33 min. The bus schedule from Watsonville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

393min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Bus - 101101
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Rodriguez / Second

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rodriguez / Second
    ID 6541
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Salinas via Prunedale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1
    ID 9201
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Salinas
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Oakland
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    San Francisco
    140 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 2nd St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Northbound - Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    122 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    250 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Watsonville to Santa Rosa by and bus

To get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 28 bus from Rodriguez / Second station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 101 bus from Mission St & 2nd St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 40 min. The bus schedule from Watsonville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

460min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Bus - 101101
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Rodriguez / Second

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rodriguez / Second
    ID 6541
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Salinas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1
    ID 9201
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Salinas
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Oakland
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    San Francisco
    140 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 2nd St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Northbound - Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    122 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    250 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Watsonville to Santa Rosa

The distance between Watsonville and Santa Rosa is approximately 188.65 mi, which can typically be traveled in 393 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watsonville to Santa Rosa by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Rosa – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Watsonville to Santa Rosa

To check the bus schedule from Watsonville to Santa Rosa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Watsonville) and destination (Santa Rosa), 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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From Watsonville to Santa Rosa by and bus

To get from Watsonville to Santa Rosa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 28 bus from Rodriguez / Second station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 101 bus from Mission St & 2nd St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 40 min. The bus schedule from Watsonville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

460min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
Bus - 101101
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Rodriguez / Second

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rodriguez / Second
    ID 6541
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Salinas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1
    ID 9201
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Salinas
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICEAMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Wait for
    AMTRAK THRUWAY CONNECTING SERVICE
    Oakland
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    San Francisco
    140 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 2nd St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Northbound - Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    122 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    250 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 393 minutes, using Bus line 29, , Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 460 minutes, using Bus line 28, , Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watsonville and Santa Rosa?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 6 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watsonville to Santa Rosa?

    The 29 bus line goes from Rodriguez / Second station near Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 station near Santa Rosa.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watsonville to Santa Rosa by bus?

    The total travel time between Watsonville and Santa Rosa by bus is about 6 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watsonville to get to Santa Rosa?

    Get on the 29 bus from the Rodriguez / Second stop near Watsonville in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Watsonville and Santa Rosa?

    Get off the bus at the Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 stop, which is closest to Santa Rosa.

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