There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Sonoma County by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
1h 39m$220–420Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain Smart
14h 24m$84–139Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Franciscobus FlixBus N2003
- Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwoodbus 172 / ...
13h 56m$93–171Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain
16h 47m$291–460Drive 476.5 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Sonoma Countycar 476.5 mi
8h 18m$87–126
Irvine to Sonoma County by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Sonoma County is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Sonoma County is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $220 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Sonoma County. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Sonoma Co Airport Terminal via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Perry St & 3rd St and Santa Rosa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Sonoma County. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at SMART Windsor via Los Angeles and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
The distance between Irvine and Sonoma County is 436 miles. The road distance is 479.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Sonoma County without a car is to bus which takes 13h 56m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Irvine to Sonoma County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to Sonoma County train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Sonoma County is to fly which takes 1h 39m and costs $220 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 56m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $460 and takes 16h 47m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Sonoma County, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco, Perry St & 3rd St, and Santa Rosa in around 13h 56m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
Train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
Train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
The quickest flight from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to Sonoma County Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 39m.
Irvine to Sonoma County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.
Irvine to Sonoma County train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Sonoma County is 479 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Irvine to Sonoma County.
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. offer flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to Sonoma County Airport Airport.
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