How to get from San Francisco to Santa Rosa by bus?

From San Francisco to Santa Rosa by bus

To get from San Francisco to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, take the 2 bus from Steuart St & Market St station to Sutter St & Van Ness Ave station. Next, take the 101 bus from Van Ness Av & Bush St station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

142min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 101101
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Steuart St & Market St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Steuart St & Market St
    ID 16501
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    California + Presidio Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutter St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 16613
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Av & Bush St
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco to Santa Rosa by bus via 12 and 101

To get from San Francisco to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, take the 12 bus from Sacramento St & Davis St station to Jackson St & Van Ness Ave station. Next, take the 101 bus from Van Ness Ave & Pacific Ave station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

144min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - 101101
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Sacramento St & Davis St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sacramento St & Davis St
    ID 16294
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Jackson + Van Ness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 15165
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Pacific Ave
    ID 42250
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to Santa Rosa

The distance between San Francisco and Santa Rosa is approximately 58.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Santa Rosa

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Francisco to Santa Rosa by bus via 12 and 101

To get from San Francisco to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, take the 12 bus from Sacramento St & Davis St station to Jackson St & Van Ness Ave station. Next, take the 101 bus from Van Ness Ave & Pacific Ave station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

144min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - 101101
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Sacramento St & Davis St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sacramento St & Davis St
    ID 16294
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Jackson + Van Ness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 15165
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Pacific Ave
    ID 42250
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Santa Rosa?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco to Santa Rosa?

    The 2 bus line goes from Steuart St & Market St station near San Francisco in Financial District to California + Presidio Avenue station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till California + Presidio Avenue station near Santa Rosa.

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

    The total travel time between San Francisco and Santa Rosa by bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Steuart St & Market St stop near San Francisco in Financial District.

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

    Get off the bus at the California + Presidio Avenue stop, which is closest to Santa Rosa.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco to Santa Rosa?

    The ride from San Francisco to Santa Rosa costs $9.50.

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