How do I get from San Diego to Santa Rosa without flying?

You can take a bus or a train to go from San Diego to Santa Rosa. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and sustainable way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

How long is the bus trip from San Diego to Santa Rosa?

The travel time from San Diego to Santa Rosa is about 15h 10m, although the fastest bus will take 15h 10m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 504 miles (812 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is San Diego from Santa Rosa?

The distance separating San Diego and Santa Rosa is 504 miles (812 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Santa Rosa?

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to Santa Rosa leave from Mission Valley Sheraton and arrive at Santa Rosa Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to travel from San Diego to Santa Rosa?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from San Diego to Santa Rosa by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $75.

How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to Santa Rosa cost?

You can expect to pay around $88 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $75 and $120, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Can I take an overnight bus from San Diego to Santa Rosa?

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from San Diego to Santa Rosa. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

San Diego (CA), US to Santa Rosa (CA), US Bus Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Santa Rosa.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$75 - $120	Average Duration15h 10m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$95 - $98	Average Duration20h 34m	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Santa Rosa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Rosa. The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

15h 10mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest ticket

20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego to Santa Rosa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$88

Average bus trip duration15h 10m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure3:50am

Distance504 miles (812 km)

Latest bus departure9:25pm

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,080 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/58,413 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/586,945 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound San Diego Santa Rosa recent customer reviews

They had the bus confused

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July 29, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Santa Rosa?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Santa Rosa

A - Santa Rosa Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - Santa Rosa

How do I get from San Diego to Santa Rosa without flying?
How long is the bus trip from San Diego to Santa Rosa?
How far is San Diego from Santa Rosa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Santa Rosa?
What is the cheapest way to travel from San Diego to Santa Rosa?
How much does a bus ticket from San Diego to Santa Rosa cost?
Can I take an overnight bus from San Diego to Santa Rosa?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Diego to Santa Rosa.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Diego to Santa Rosa.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Santa Rosa will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Diego to Santa Rosa.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego to Santa Rosa?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time15h 10m	Avg Price$88	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time20h 34m	Avg Price$95	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to San Diego by bus?

Bus from San Diego to Santa Rosa

You can also go to Santa Rosa by train

Train from San Diego to Santa Rosa

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