How can I travel from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to travel from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long does it take to get to Santa Rosa from Santa Cruz by bus?

Traveling from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa takes about 6h 15m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 5h 25m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 108 miles (174 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa?

Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa are 108 miles (174 km) apart.

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

Buses going from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa begin their journey at Metro Center Bus Station and reach their destination at Santa Rosa Bus Station.

What is the most affordable way to travel from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $47, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

How much are the bus tickets from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa?

The bus ticket costs $47 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $47 and $47, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Santa Cruz (CA), US to Santa Rosa (CA), US Bus Tickets

Bus Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47

Average bus trip duration6h 15m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure6:57am

Distance110 miles (177 km)

Latest bus departure3:50pm

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Amtrak

4/55,074 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5074 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $47.00

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Where are the popular stops in Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa?

Stops in Santa Cruz

A - Metro Center Bus Station

Stops in Santa Rosa

A - Santa Rosa Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Cruz - Santa Rosa

How can I travel from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa without a car?
How long does it take to get to Santa Rosa from Santa Cruz by bus?
What is the travel distance from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa?
What is the most affordable way to travel from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa?
How much are the bus tickets from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Santa Cruz by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa

You can also go to Santa Rosa by train

Train from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa

Top traveled bus routes

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Bus Tickets from Santa Cruz, CA to Santa Rosa, CA