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

From Berkeley to Santa Rosa by bus and train

To get from Berkeley to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72L bus from San Pablo Av & University Av station to Del Norte BART (Bay 5) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 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 1 min. The ride fare is $9.90.

181min$9.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 72L72L
Bus - 580580
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from San Pablo Av & University Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & University Av
    ID 55525
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 72L72L
    Wait for bus
    72L
    Contra Costa College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Bay 5)
    ID 52949
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Berkeley to Santa Rosa by bus and train via 72M, 580 and SMART

To get from Berkeley to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72M bus from San Pablo Av & University Av station to Del Norte BART (Stop B2) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 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 1 min. The ride fare is $9.90.

181min$9.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 72M72M
Bus - 580580
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from San Pablo Av & University Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & University Av
    ID 55525
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Stop B2)
    ID 52943
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    58 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 Berkeley to Santa Rosa

The distance between Berkeley and Santa Rosa is approximately 55.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley 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.

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Alternative route from Berkeley to Santa Rosa by bus and train via 72M, 580 and SMART

To get from Berkeley to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72M bus from San Pablo Av & University Av station to Del Norte BART (Stop B2) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 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 1 min. The ride fare is $9.90.

181min$9.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 72M72M
Bus - 580580
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from San Pablo Av & University Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & University Av
    ID 55525
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Stop B2)
    ID 52943
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    58 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 Berkeley to Santa Rosa?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 72L, Bus line 580, Train line SMART.

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

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 72M, Bus line 580, Train line SMART.

  • Is there a direct bus between Berkeley 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 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Berkeley to Santa Rosa?

    The 72L bus line goes from San Pablo Av & University Av station near Berkeley in Berkeley to Contra Costa College station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Contra Costa College station near Santa Rosa.

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

    The total travel time between Berkeley and Santa Rosa by bus and train is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 72L bus from the San Pablo Av & University Av stop near Berkeley in Berkeley.

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

    Get off the bus at the Contra Costa College station, which is closest to Santa Rosa.

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

    The ride from Berkeley to Santa Rosa costs $9.90.

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