There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Sonoma County by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, ferry, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SAN - STS
1h 45m$140–240Bus, ferry, train
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- 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
18h 18m$99–177Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus Sonoma County Airport
16h 12m$109–211Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain
18h 39m$212–441Drive 554.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Sonoma Countycar 554.3 mi
9h 37m$102–147
San Diego to Sonoma County by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Sonoma County is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Sonoma County is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $140 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Sonoma County. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Sonoma Co Airport Terminal via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A and San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Sonoma County. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at SMART Windsor via Los Angeles and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
The distance between San Diego and Sonoma County is 511 miles. The road distance is 557.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Sonoma County without a car is to bus which takes 16h 12m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS), including transfers and time at the airport.
San Diego to Sonoma County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Sonoma County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Sonoma County is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 16h 12m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $450 and takes 18h 39m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Sonoma County, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, and San Rafael in around 16h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–200
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sonoma County Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sonoma County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- 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/
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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from San Rafael to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District
Ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District
- Schedules at
- Golden Gate Ferry Schedules
- Adult
- $14
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from San Diego International Airport Airport to Sonoma County Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
San Diego to Sonoma County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
San Diego to Sonoma County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Sonoma County is 558 miles. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from San Diego to Sonoma County.
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines offer flights from San Diego International Airport Airport to Sonoma County Airport Airport.
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