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

By bus and train

To get from Gilroy to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 568 bus from Monterey & Howson (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 5 train and finally take the 172 bus from Perry St & 3rd St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $20.20.

378min$20.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 568568
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Bus - 172172
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Monterey & Howson (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Monterey & Howson (N)
    ID 63358
    1.11 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 568568
    Wait for bus
    568
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    116 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 568, LOCAL and 172

To get from Gilroy to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 568 bus from Monterey & Howson (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL train and finally take the 172 bus from Perry St & 3rd St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $20.20.

378min$20.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 568568
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 172172
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Monterey & Howson (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Monterey & Howson (N)
    ID 63358
    1.11 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 568568
    Wait for bus
    568
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    99 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    116 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gilroy to Santa Rosa

The distance between Gilroy, Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa is approximately 136.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 378 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gilroy 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 Gilroy

Gilroy is located at Gilroy, Santa Rosa and the nearest public transit station is Arroyo Cir & Camino Arroyo (N).

Train stations close to Gilroy:

  • Gilroy

Bus stations close to Gilroy:

  • Arroyo Cir & Camino Arroyo (N)
  • Arroyo Cir & Camino Arroyo (S)
  • San Ysidro & Leavesley (N)

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 Morgan St at 4th St.

Train stations close to Santa Rosa:

  • Santa Rosa Downtown
  • Santa Rosa North

Bus stations close to Santa Rosa:

  • Morgan St at 4th St
  • Sonoma Ave at D St
  • Morgan at 6th St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 568, LOCAL and 172

To get from Gilroy to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 568 bus from Monterey & Howson (N) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL train and finally take the 172 bus from Perry St & 3rd St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $20.20.

378min$20.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 568568
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 172172
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Monterey & Howson (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Monterey & Howson (N)
    ID 63358
    1.11 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 568568
    Wait for bus
    568
    Rapid San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    99 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Perry St & 3rd St
    ID 42213
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    Santa Rosa via Petaluma
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    116 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 378 minutes, using Bus line 568, Bus line LTD 5, Bus line 172.

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

    The alternative route takes 378 minutes, using Bus line 568, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 172.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gilroy to Santa Rosa?

    The 568 bus line goes from Monterey & Howson (N) station near Gilroy in Gilroy to Rapid San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Rapid San Jose Diridon station near Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa.

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

    The total travel time between Gilroy in Gilroy and Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa by bus and train is about 6 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 568 bus from the Monterey & Howson (N) stop near Gilroy in Gilroy.

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

    Get off the bus at the Rapid San Jose Diridon stop, which is closest to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa.

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

    The ride from Gilroy to Santa Rosa costs $20.20.

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