There are 6 ways to get from Dana Point to Santa Rosa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Sonoma County Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
3h 1m$302–553Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
15h 49m$79–126Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1bus 172 / ...
15h 33m$83–135Train
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
17h 57m$168–354Drive 480.3 mi
- Drive from Dana Point to Santa Rosacar 480.3 mi
8h 19m$88–127Fly 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
5h 10m$302–890
Dana Point to Santa Rosa by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Rosa is to bus and train which costs $75 - $130 and takes 15h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Dana Point to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $300 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dana Point to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Golden Lantern-La Cresta and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Dana Point station to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown via Los Angeles and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.
The distance between Dana Point and Santa Rosa is 466 miles. The road distance is 483.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus which takes 15h 33m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Dana Point to Santa Rosa, including transfers.
Dana Point to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Dana Point to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Dana Point to Santa Rosa is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $300 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 15h 33m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 17h 57m.
What companies run services between Dana Point, 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 Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 15h 33m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Dana Point to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Dana Point to Santa Rosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dana Point to Santa Rosa is 483 miles. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Dana Point to Santa Rosa.
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