What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 15h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $240 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Harbor-Bernard and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Los Angeles and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Santa Rosa is 456 miles. The road distance is 463.5 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 13h 39m and costs $75 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa bus from?

Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa train from?

Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train, bus or fly from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $240 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $380 and takes 17h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa train arrive?

Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa is 464 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 255+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa by plane, bus, ferry, train, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
5h 18m
$240–479
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
15h 7m
$74–148
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Franciscobus
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
13h 39m
$76–135
Train
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
17h 37m
$184–372
Drive 460.9 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Rosacar 460.9 mi
8h 2m
$85–122
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
6h 25m
$255–423
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
6h 52m
$134–310
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
7h 25m
$240–816
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Napa County Airport, taxi, train
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Napa County Airport (APC)plane SNA - APC
2. Take the taxi from Napa County Airport (APC) to SMART Novato San Marintaxi
3. Take the train from SMART Novato San Marin to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
5h 59m
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, train
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
8h 45m
$211–833

Costa Mesa to Santa Rosa by bus

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15h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 453 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 17h 37m.

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