There are 7 ways to get from Orange to Santa Rosa by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, 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- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
2h 43m$274–520Bus via San Francisco
cheapest- 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 Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
11h 43m$72–108Train
- Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
16h 21m$160–328Drive 453.5 mi
- Drive from Orange to Santa Rosacar 453.5 mi
7h 49m$83–120Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
- Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
4h 51m$274–857Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport
- Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
5h 1m$241–419Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
12h 10m$76–118
Orange to Santa Rosa by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orange to Santa Rosa is to bus via San Francisco which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Orange to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $270 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Orange to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Orange and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Los Angeles and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
The distance between Orange and Santa Rosa is 453 miles. The road distance is 456.1 miles.
The best way to get from Orange to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 11h 43m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Orange to Santa Rosa, including transfers.
Orange to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Orange to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Orange station.
The best way to get from Orange to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via San Francisco, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 43m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 16h 21m.
What companies run services between Orange, 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 Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via San Francisco and Perry St & 3rd St in around 11h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $45–250
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Orange to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Orange to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Orange to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.
Orange to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Santa Rosa is 456 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Orange to Santa Rosa.
There are 288+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.