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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 5 buses that leave Santa Rosa, CA for San Rafael, CA on Thu, Jan 15, 5 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 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 13 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€21 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, 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 |
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| 8:03 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1h22 | 9:25 AM San Rafael, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 9:00 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1h15 | 10:15 AM San Rafael, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:03 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1h22 | 10:25 AM San Rafael, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:03 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1h22 | 11:25 AM San Rafael, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM Santa Rosa, CA | 1h15 | 12:15 PM San Rafael, CA | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA
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Buses from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 22:17. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 8m |
First bus 03:00 |
Last bus 22:17 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA start from as low as $12 (€10) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $26 (€21) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 16 daily trains from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA with 14 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 8m but the average duration is 1h 28m
Train Operators
- Travel from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA with Golden Gate Transit and Groome Transportation
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Golden Gate Transit.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 03:00 AM and the last at 10:17 PM
Bus providers: Golden Gate Transit, Groome Transportation from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CAYou can travel by bus between Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA with Golden Gate Transit, Groome Transportation for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Rosa, CA to San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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