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How to get fromDana Point to Santa RosaBy plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dana Point to Santa Rosa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sonoma County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SNA - STS
    3h 1m
    $133–483

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    16h 22m
    $75–124

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 172
    15h 37m
    $83–165

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    18h 5m
    $170–367

  5. Drive 479.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Santa Rosacar car 479.3 mi
    8h 21m
    $88–127

  6. Fly to Napa County Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Napa County Airport (APC)plane plane SNA - APC
    2. Take the taxi from Napa County Airport (APC) to SMART Novato San Marintaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from SMART Novato San Marin to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    3h 44m

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train
    5h 15m
    $158–590

Dana Point to Santa Rosa by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Santa Rosa Transit Mall 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 37m.

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