How to get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa by bus?

From San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa by bus

To get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 292 bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave station to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus and finally take the 18 bus from Maple Ave at Park and Ride station to Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $40.05. The bus schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

206min$40.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 292292
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Bus - 1818
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Delaware St & 2nd Ave
    ID 341103
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
    ID 335503
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Park & Ride
    ID 40969
    120 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maple Ave at Park and Ride
    ID 80564
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    East Circulator
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall Terminal
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa by bus and train

To get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EXPRESS train from San Mateo station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 292 bus and finally take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic station to Santa Rosa Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $44.05. The bus schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

173min$44.05
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 292292
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
    ID 335503
    13 min
  • 7
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Park & Ride
    ID 40969
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    1.05 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa

The distance between San Mateo Caltrain Station and Santa Rosa is approximately 88.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Mateo Caltrain Station 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 Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa

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

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From San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa by bus and train

To get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EXPRESS train from San Mateo station to Millbrae station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 292 bus and finally take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic station to Santa Rosa Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $44.05. The bus schedule from San Mateo Caltrain Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Santa Rosa on the Moovit app.

173min$44.05
Train - EXPRESS
EXPRESS
Bus - 292292
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Walk to Santa Rosa
Leaves from San Mateo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    San Mateo Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    EXPRESS
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millbrae
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway
    ID 336623
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
    ID 335503
    13 min
  • 7
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Park & Ride
    ID 40969
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Rosa
    Walk to
    Santa Rosa
    Mendocino Avenue
    1.05 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 292, Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS, Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Train line EXPRESS, Bus line 292, Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Mateo Caltrain Station and Santa Rosa?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa?

    The 292 bus line goes from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave station near San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco station near Santa Rosa.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa by bus?

    The total travel time between San Mateo Caltrain Station and Santa Rosa by bus is about 3 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Mateo Caltrain Station to get to Santa Rosa?

    Get on the 292 bus from the S Delaware St & 2nd Ave stop near San Mateo Caltrain Station in San Mateo.

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

    Get off the bus at the San Francisco stop, which is closest to Santa Rosa.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa?

    The ride from San Mateo Caltrain Station to Santa Rosa costs $40.05.

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