What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Santa Rosa is to bus via San Francisco which costs $70 - $120 and takes 13h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $240 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Los Angeles and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Irvine to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Irvine and Santa Rosa is 445 miles. The road distance is 467.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 13h 18m and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Irvine to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Santa Rosa bus from?

Irvine to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Santa Rosa train from?

Irvine to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.

Train, bus or fly from Irvine to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Irvine to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $240 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via San Francisco, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 13h 18m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 16h 32m.

Where does the Irvine to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Irvine to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Where does the Irvine to Santa Rosa train arrive?

Irvine to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Santa Rosa is 468 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Irvine to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 288+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Irvine to Santa Rosa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Santa Rosa by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
2h 30m
$243–467
Bus via San Francisco
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Franciscobus FlixBus N2003
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
13h 18m
$72–112
Train
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
16h 32m
$151–329
Drive 465.2 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Santa Rosacar 465.2 mi
8h 2m
$85–123
Fly 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
4h 39m
$236–775
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
14h 9m
$77–126

Irvine to Santa Rosa by bus and foot

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13h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 442.2 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Irvine, 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 Main-Harvard to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco, and Perry St & 3rd St in around 13h 18m.

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