What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Irvine is to bus and train which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $75 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Main-Harvard via San Francisco Bus Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Irvine?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Irvine is 445 miles. The road distance is 467.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 48m and costs $75 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Irvine?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Santa Rosa to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Irvine bus from?

Santa Rosa to Irvine bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Rosa to Irvine?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $75 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 17h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 14h 19m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Irvine bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Irvine bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Irvine is 468 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Santa Rosa to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 983+ hotels available in Irvine.

Santa Rosa to Irvine - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Irvine by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), 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 from Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
2h 55m
$77–472
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
13h 48m
$75–123
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
17h 57m
$163–341
Drive 465 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Irvinecar 465 mi
7h 53m
$85–123
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane OAK - SNA
5h 27m
$82–461
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
14h 19m
$77–146

Santa Rosa to Irvine by bus and train

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13h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 442.2 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Tustin via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 17h 57m.

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