There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Sonoma County by plane, train, bus, ferry, train (Amtrak), car, 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
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
1h 47m$210–420Drive 476.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Sonoma Countycar 476.5 mi
8h 18m$87–126Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus
- Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Windsortrain
14h 24m$88–156Train
- 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 48m$191–370Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus Sonoma County Airport
15h$98–196
Irvine to Sonoma County by bus
Questions & Answers
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 47m and costs $210 - $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, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A and San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
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 48m.
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 train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 24m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 47m 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 Greyhound 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 47m and costs $210 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $370 and takes 16h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 15h.
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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to SMART Windsor via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Emeryville, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 16h 48m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–240
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/schedules-maps/
- Adult
- $14
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to Sonoma County Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 47m.
Irvine to Sonoma County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus 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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