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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 €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price |
8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m 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 | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:33AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:17PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h18 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:32PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:33PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
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 tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
542 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 12:17 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 5h18 | 5:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
542 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 12:25 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 5h10 | 5:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
542 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 12:32 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 5h03 | 5:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
544 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 1:33 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 4h02 | 5:35 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1 transfer | |
544 Capitol Corridor · 6517 AMTRAK | 1:40 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 3h55 | 5:35 AM 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 11 times per day, taking around 7h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 17:18. The fastest bus covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 04:30 |
Last bus 17:18 |
FAQs: Bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
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