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07/12/2025
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San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA by bus

The journey from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA by bus is 142.15 km and takes 6 hrs 12 mins. There are 4 connections per day, with the first departure at 4:30 a.m. and the last at 4:10 p.m.. It is possible to travel from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA by bus for as little as $45.31 or as much as $57.49. The best price for this journey is $45.31.

Lowest Price $45.31
Journey Duration 6 hrs 12 mins
Connection per Day 4
Lowest Price $45.31
Highest Price $57.49
First Departure 4:30 a.m.
Last Departure 4:10 p.m.
Distance 142.15 km
Departure San Jose, CA
Arrival Santa Rosa, CA
Carriers Amtrak

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA

The cheapest San Jose, CA - Santa Rosa, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $135.06 if you’re lucky, or $160.02 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $199.52.

Find the best day to travel to Santa Rosa, CA by bus

When travelling to Santa Rosa, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Amtrak from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA
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San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
9.95kg
Bus
10.66kg
Flight
28.43kg
Car
22.74kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA?
A bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA is $51.97. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $45.31.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA is $45.31. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Jose, CA and Santa Rosa, CA by bus?
San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA is 142.15 km.
How long does the bus between San Jose, CA and Santa Rosa, CA take?
San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA is on average 6 hrs 12 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 4 hrs 45 mins.
How many bus connections per day go from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA?
San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA has 4 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA leave?
The earliest bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA departs at 4:30 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA depart?
The latest bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA departs at 4:10 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $45.31 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Jose, CA and Santa Rosa, CA is 4 hrs 45 mins.
Is there a direct bus from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Jose, CA and Santa Rosa, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA by bus?
The bus journey from San Jose, CA to Santa Rosa, CA creates 10.66kg of CO2 emissions.

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