Getting to Sonoma County
Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.
By Air
Charles M. Schulz (Sonoma County) (STS)
20 minutes drive to Sonoma County
Airlines serving this airport:
San Francisco International (SFO)
75 minutes drive to Sonoma County
Airlines serving this airport:
By Train
LimitedStation
No direct train service
From the Capital
Golden Gate Transit bus from SF; SMART train within Sonoma County
Car Rental
Essential — Sonoma County is much larger than Napa with diverse AVAs spread across the area
Local Transport
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft available
Public Transit
SMART train connects Larkspur to Santa Rosa; limited bus routes
Bike Rental
Available
Driving Tips
- 1
Sonoma is more spread out than Napa — plan your route by sub-region
- 2
Many wineries are more casual than Napa — walk-ins often welcome
- 3
Coastal Sonoma (Sonoma Coast AVA) requires winding road driving
Region Location
Tours & Experiences in Sonoma County
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Sonoma County Wine Tasting Tours
Guided tastings at top wineries in Sonoma County with an expert sommelier.
Sonoma County Food & Wine Experiences
Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Sonoma County.
Sonoma County Winery Day Trips
Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Sonoma County.
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