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How to get fromSanta Ana to Santa Rosaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sonoma County Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SNA - STS
    2h 38m
    $264–508

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus bus FlixBus N2003
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain train Smart
    13h 52m
    $73–117

  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 Mall-Bay N1bus bus 172 / ...
    12h 30m
    $77–119

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    16h 20m
    $161–337

  5. Drive  455 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Santa Rosacar car 455 mi
    7h 50m
    $83–120

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County 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
    4h 46m
    $264–845

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane LAX - STS
    5h 10m
    $242–428

Santa Ana to Santa Rosa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana Bus Stop to Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay N1 via San Francisco Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St in around 12h 30m.

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