The cheapest and fastest buses from Arcata, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Buses per day
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.
Of the 2 buses that leave Arcata, CA for Santa Rosa, CA on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 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 Mon, Jun 22 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.
7:00 AM5h20Arcata, CA12:20 PMSanta Rosa, CA$921One-way0 transfers
9:50 AM5h10Arcata, CA3:00 PMSanta Rosa, CA$921One-way0 transfers
9:50 AM5h10Arcata, CA3:00 PMSanta Rosa, CA$921One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM5h20Arcata, CA12:20 PMSanta Rosa, CA$921One-way0 transfers
Arcata, CA to Santa Rosa, CA Bus Timetables
| 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 |
Live departures
Arcata, CA to Santa Rosa, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Arcata, CA to Santa Rosa, CA buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:50 AM Arcata, CA | 5h10 | 3:00 PM Santa Rosa, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM Arcata, CA | 5h20 | 12:20 PM Santa Rosa, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Arcata, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
Buses from Arcata, CA to Santa Rosa, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $92 (€75) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:15, the last at 15:50. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $92 (€75) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 12:15 PM |
Last bus 3:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 21 days |
FAQs: Bus from Arcata, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
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