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How to get from Bolinas to Santa Rosa by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bolinas to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61 bus from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd station to Marin City Donahue & Terners Southbound station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 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 9 min. The ride fare is $6.30.

189min$6.30
Bus - 6161
Bus - 7171
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bolinas
    Wharf Road
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sausalito
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marin City Donahue & Terners Southbound
    ID 44113
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donahue St & Terners Dr (Marin City Hub)
    ID 40113
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 61, 17 and SMART

To get from Bolinas to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61 bus from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd station to Miller Ave & Camino Alto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 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 9 min. The ride fare is $6.30.

189min$6.30
Bus - 6161
Bus - 1717
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bolinas
    Wharf Road
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sausalito
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miller Ave & Camino Alto
    ID 40150
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    San Rafael
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    59 min
  • 9
    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 Bolinas to Santa Rosa

The distance between Bolinas, Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa is approximately 68.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolinas to Santa Rosa by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Rosa – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is located at Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa and the nearest public transit station is Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1).

Train stations close to Santa Rosa:

  • Santa Rosa Downtown
  • Santa Rosa North

Bus stations close to Santa Rosa:

  • Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
  • Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal
  • Transit Mall North Bays

Alternative route by bus and train via 61, 17 and SMART

To get from Bolinas to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61 bus from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd station to Miller Ave & Camino Alto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 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 9 min. The ride fare is $6.30.

189min$6.30
Bus - 6161
Bus - 1717
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bolinas
    Wharf Road
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sausalito
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miller Ave & Camino Alto
    ID 40150
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    San Rafael
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    59 min
  • 9
    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 Bolinas to Santa Rosa?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line 71, Bus line SMART.

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

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line 17, Bus line SMART.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bolinas to Santa Rosa?

    The 61 bus line goes from Sausalito station near Bolinas in Bolinas to Marin City Donahue & Terners Southbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Santa Rosa station near Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bolinas to Santa Rosa by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bolinas in Bolinas and Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa by bus and train is about 3 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 61 bus from the Sausalito stop near Bolinas in Bolinas.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bolinas and Santa Rosa?

    Get off the bus at the Santa Rosa station, which is closest to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa.

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

    The ride from Bolinas to Santa Rosa costs $6.30.

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