There are 6 ways to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvine by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, 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 Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
1h 42m$220–420Drive 472.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvinecar 472.6 mi
8h 1m$87–125Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172 / ...
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus N2003
13h 53m$90–168Bus, Caltrain, train
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
17h 38m$148–354Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Irvine472.6 mi
8h 1mBus via San Rafael
- Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus Oakland Airport
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
15h 55m$98–176
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvine by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvine is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvine is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $220 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal and arriving at Main-Harvard via Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.
The distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Irvine is 436 miles. The road distance is 475.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvine without a car is to bus which takes 13h 53m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvine bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood station.
The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvine is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $220 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 13h 53m.
The quickest flight from Sonoma County Airport Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 42m.
Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvine bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.
What companies run services between Santa Rosa Airport (STS), USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Main-Harvard via Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 13h 53m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 4th St & Folsom St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvine is 475 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Irvine.
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Sonoma County Airport Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport.
There are 1451+ hotels available in Irvine.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Irvine. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.