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Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center
Interactive museum devoted to Charles M. Schulz, featuring original Peanuts artwork, studio recreations, and family-friendly exhibits.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$92
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$92
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 15 m
Buses on Sep 20
2
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Arcata, 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 Arcata, CA to Santa Rosa, CA will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 buses from Arcata, CA to Santa Rosa, CA, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 294 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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.




| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
The table below shows live departures for Arcata, CA to Santa Rosa, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 AM Arcata, CA | 5h20 | 12:20 PM Santa Rosa, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Arcata, CA | 5h10 | 3:00 PM Santa Rosa, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Arcata, CA to Santa Rosa, CA and enjoy the approximately 182 miles (294 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 12:15, the last at 15:50.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
First bus 12:15 PM |
Last bus 3:50 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
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