There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
5h 15m$218–628Drive 176.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS)car 176.1 mi
3h 8m$33–47Fly to Sonoma County Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane MRY - STS
6h 7m$73–313Train, Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
7h 56m$64–144Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Monterey to Santa Rosa-STS176.1 mi
3h 8mBus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus Sonoma County Airport
8h 39m$71–145Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport DomesticMonterey Airbus
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus Sonoma County Airport
5h 53m$84–143
Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS). However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Sonoma Co Airport Terminal via Salinas and Oakland International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Monterey and Santa Rosa Airport (STS) is 161 miles. The road distance is 177.1 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) without a car is to train and Caltrain and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS), including transfers.
Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $70 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 8h 39m.
Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS) is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Monterey to Santa Rosa Airport (STS).
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Santa Rosa Airport (STS), USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Coliseum, Coliseum - OAC, Oakland International Airport Station, and Oakland International Airport in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–310
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sonoma County Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–310
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sonoma County Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–75
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–75
Bus from Oakland International Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–75
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Domestic
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Monterey to Santa Rosa-STS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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