The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA without transferring at least once.
4785 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor · 6311 AMTRAK4:30 AM7h55San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA12:25 PMSanta Rosa, CA$341One-way2 transfers
544 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK5:40 PM3h55Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA9:35 PMSanta Rosa, CA$371One-way1 transfer
542 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK4:32 PM5h03Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA9:35 PMSanta Rosa, CA$371One-way1 transfer
524 Capitol Corridor · 6311 AMTRAK6:33 AM5h52Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA12:25 PMSanta Rosa, CA$371One-way1 transfer
544 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK5:33 PM4h02Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA9:35 PMSanta Rosa, CA$391One-way1 transfer
544 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK5:40 PM3h55Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA9:35 PMSanta Rosa, CA$371One-way1 transfer
544 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK5:33 PM4h02Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA9:35 PMSanta Rosa, CA$391One-way1 transfer
542 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK4:32 PM5h03Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA9:35 PMSanta Rosa, CA$371One-way1 transfer
542 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK4:25 PM5h10Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA9:35 PMSanta Rosa, CA$391One-way1 transfer
542 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK4:17 PM5h18San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA9:35 PMSanta Rosa, CA$411One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:33AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:17PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h18 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:32PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:33PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA buses for today, 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 | 11:17 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 5h18 | 4:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
542 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 11:25 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 5h10 | 4:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
542 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 11:32 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 5h03 | 4:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, April 3 | |||||
544 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 12:33 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 4h02 | 4:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
544 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 12:40 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 3h55 | 4:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
4785 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor · 6311 AMTRAK | 11:30 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 7h55 | 7:25 PM Santa Rosa, CA | 2 transfers | |
524 Capitol Corridor · 6311 AMTRAK | 1:33 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 5h52 | 7:25 PM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
Buses from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 17:40. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 5:40 PM |
FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
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