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

From Downtown Berkeley to Santa Rosa by BART, bus and train

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to El Cerrito Del Norte 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 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $12.45. The BART, bus and train schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

162min$12.45
BART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 580580
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    80 yd • 2 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
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    50 yd • 1 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

Alternative route from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Rosa by BART, bus and train via ORANGE, 580 and SMART

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the ORANGE BART from Downtown Berkeley station to El Cerrito Del Norte 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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $12.45. The BART, bus and train schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

175min$12.45
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 580580
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    80 yd • 2 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
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    50 yd • 1 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
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Public transit directions from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Rosa

The distance between Downtown Berkeley and Santa Rosa is approximately 55.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Berkeley 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 Downtown Berkeley to Santa Rosa

To check the BART, bus and train schedule from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Rosa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown Berkeley) 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.

Alternative route from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Rosa by BART, bus and train via ORANGE, 580 and SMART

To get from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the ORANGE BART from Downtown Berkeley station to El Cerrito Del Norte 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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $12.45. The BART, bus and train schedule from Downtown Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

175min$12.45
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 580580
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    80 yd • 2 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
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    50 yd • 1 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using BART line RED, Bus line 580, Train line SMART.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using BART line ORANGE, Bus line 580, Train line SMART.

  • Is there a direct BART between Downtown Berkeley 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 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Rosa?

    The RED BART line goes from SFO / SF / Richmond station near Downtown Berkeley in Berkeley to El Cerrito Del Norte station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till El Cerrito Del Norte station near Santa Rosa.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown Berkeley and Santa Rosa by BART, bus and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the RED BART from the SFO / SF / Richmond station near Downtown Berkeley in Berkeley.

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

    Get off the BART at the El Cerrito Del Norte station, which is closest to Santa Rosa.

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

    The ride from Downtown Berkeley to Santa Rosa costs $12.45.