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

From San Francisco to Santa Rosa by bus and train

To get from San Francisco to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Clay St & Drumm St station to Sacramento St & Van Ness Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 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 16 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

136min$11.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Clay St & Drumm St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clay St & Drumm St
    ID 14015
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Presidio Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sacramento St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 16317
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Av & Clay St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    130 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
    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 San Francisco to Santa Rosa by bus and train via 101 and SMART

To get from San Francisco to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, take the 101 bus from Salesforce Transit Center station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, 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 28 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

148min$8.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Salesforce Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID SFTC
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    59 min
  • 7
    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 San Francisco to Santa Rosa

The distance between San Francisco and Santa Rosa is approximately 55.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco 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.

Bus And Train schedule from San Francisco to Santa Rosa

To check the bus and train 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 and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus and train schedules.

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

To get from San Francisco to Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, take the 101 bus from Salesforce Transit Center station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, 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 28 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The bus and train schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

148min$8.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from Salesforce Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID SFTC
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    59 min
  • 7
    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 San Francisco to Santa Rosa?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 101, Train line SMART.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 101, Train line SMART.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from Clay St & Drumm St station near San Francisco in Financial District to Sacramento St & Van Ness Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sacramento St & Van Ness Ave station near Santa Rosa.

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

    The total travel time between San Francisco and Santa Rosa by bus and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Clay St & Drumm 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 Sacramento St & Van Ness Ave station, which is closest to Santa Rosa.

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

    The ride from San Francisco to Santa Rosa costs $11.00.

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