The cheapest and fastest buses from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 2 buses that leave Oakland, CA for Santa Rosa, CA on Fri, Apr 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
On Fri, Apr 03 the slowest buses will take 4 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:46 PM4h29Oakland, CA8:15 PMSanta Rosa, CA$191One-way0 transfers
2:48 AM2h47Oakland, CA5:35 AMSanta Rosa, CA$231One-way0 transfers
2:48 AM2h47Oakland, CA5:35 AMSanta Rosa, CA$231One-way0 transfers
3:46 PM4h29Oakland, CA8:15 PMSanta Rosa, CA$191One-way0 transfers
Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:08AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:18AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h07 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:58AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:08AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:23PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:33PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:48PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA buses for tomorrow, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
542 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 12:23 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 4h12 | 4:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
542 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 12:33 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 4h02 | 4:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
544 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 1:35 AM Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA | 3h00 | 4:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
544 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 1:48 AM Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 2h47 | 4:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:48 AM Oakland, CA | 2h47 | 5:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:46 PM Oakland, CA | 4h29 | 8:15 PM Santa Rosa, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
Buses from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 18:21. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 47m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 6:21 PM |
FAQs: Bus from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
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