The cheapest and fastest buses from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Buses per day
1
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 $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 1 buses that leave Oakland, CA for Santa Rosa, CA on Thu, Jan 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 39 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.


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, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:36 PM Oakland, CA | 4h39 | 7:15 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 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) 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 4h 29m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 29m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 18:21 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA start from as low as $17 (€14) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $19 (€15) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 9 daily trains from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 4h 29m but the average duration is 2h 39m
Train Operators
- Travel from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA with Amtrak
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Amtrak.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 05:00 AM and the last at 06:21 PM
Bus providers: Amtrak from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CAYou can travel by bus between Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA with Amtrak for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oakland, CA to Santa Rosa, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Rosa, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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