Sonoma County
SFO and San Francisco to Sonoma and Healdsburg Car Service
A private chauffeur from SFO or San Francisco to Sonoma Valley and Healdsburg, with real-time flight tracking for airport arrivals and the option to keep the same driver for a full day of tastings.
The route
Two Sonoma trips: the valley and the north county
Both drives cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head north on US-101 through Marin. Healdsburg sits right on 101 at the north end of Sonoma County. For the town of Sonoma and Glen Ellen, the route leaves 101 and crosses east into Sonoma Valley. Distances and times below come from public sources, and real drive times vary with traffic.
SFO to the town of Sonoma
About 57 miles
Around an hour and a quarter to an hour and a half in usual traffic.
San Francisco to the town of Sonoma
About 45 miles
About an hour to an hour and a quarter, longer on a busy weekend over the Golden Gate.
SFO to Healdsburg
About 78 miles
Around an hour and 40 minutes in usual traffic.
San Francisco to Healdsburg
About 70 miles
Around an hour and a quarter in normal traffic, longer at rush hour or on a summer weekend.
Sonoma Valley
Sonoma, Glen Ellen
Healdsburg and the north county
Healdsburg, Windsor, Geyserville, Cloverdale
Along the way
Petaluma, Santa Rosa
From SFO
Pickup at SFO
We serve SFO terminals 1 to 3 and the International terminal, and the JSX private terminal at SFO. We monitor flight status in real time, so your chauffeur follows your actual landing time.
- Curbside: call (415) 936-5676 after collecting your luggage and your driver arrives within five minutes
- Meet & Greet (optional, +$60): your chauffeur meets you at baggage claim with a name sign and helps with luggage
Full arrival details are on our SFO airport car service page.
From San Francisco
Pickup in San Francisco
Point to point rides are door to door, with a fixed rate confirmed in advance and no surge pricing. We pick up across the city: Financial District, SoMa / Salesforce Park, Union Square, Nob Hill, Fisherman's Wharf, Pacific Heights and more.
Book it as a point to point transfer, and see every neighborhood on the locations page.
Flying into Sonoma
Pickup at STS
Flying into the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport instead? We pick up there too, at its single terminal, with one hour of complimentary wait time.
Every airport we serve is listed on the locations page.
Which vehicle
The right vehicle for your wine country group
1 to 2 travelers
Small groups and families
Large groups
Sprinter and bus reservations need 72 hours notice at minimum. For a big group, see the Luxury Sprinter.
Wine tour days
One way, or a whole day in Sonoma County
A one-way transfer takes you to Sonoma or Healdsburg and stops there. If you want to taste, stay with the same chauffeur: book Hourly As Directed and build the day around your reservations. Been to Napa before? Try a loop through Healdsburg and Dry Creek Valley, with a stop at the Sonoma Plaza on the way back.
- Custom vineyard routes with knowledgeable local drivers
- Cooler and stemware available
- Hourly As Directed, 3-hour minimum, billed on reserved hours
- Overtime billed in 15-minute increments at the booked hourly rate
Choosing between the two regions? Read Sonoma vs Napa: which wine region for your day trip, or see our SFO and San Francisco to Napa car service. The terms are on our terms page.
Sonoma questions
Sonoma and Healdsburg car service, answered
How far is Sonoma from SFO, and how long is the drive?
The town of Sonoma is about 57 miles from San Francisco International Airport. The drive usually takes an hour and a quarter to an hour and a half, and afternoon traffic toward the North Bay can make it longer, so build in a buffer if you have a tasting reservation.
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Healdsburg?
Healdsburg is about 70 miles north of San Francisco on US-101. It takes around an hour and a quarter in normal traffic, and longer at rush hour or on a summer weekend. From SFO it is about 78 miles, around an hour and 40 minutes.
Can you pick me up at Sonoma County Airport (STS)?
Yes. We pick up at the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, a single terminal airport, with one hour of complimentary wait time.
See every airport we serveHow do I meet my chauffeur at SFO?
Two options: curbside pickup (your driver meets you within 5 minutes of your call) or Meet & Greet, where a chauffeur greets you inside with a name sign and helps with luggage for an additional $60.
Which vehicle fits my group going to Sonoma?
The Cadillac XTS seats up to 2, the Lincoln Navigator L up to 5, and the Cadillac Escalade ESV and Chevy Suburban up to 6 each. The Luxury Sprinter seats up to 13. Sprinter and bus reservations need 72 hours notice at minimum.
See the fleetCan I book a full wine tour day in Sonoma and Healdsburg?
Yes. Wine tours cover Napa, Sonoma and Healdsburg with custom vineyard routes, and a cooler and stemware are available. Full days are booked as Hourly As Directed with a 3-hour minimum. The full reserved time is charged even if the trip ends early, and overtime is billed in 15-minute increments at the booked hourly rate.
See the wine tour serviceHow are your rates calculated?
Rates are based on vehicle type, distance, and time. Quotes are estimates and may include extras like tolls, parking, or additional stops. Final pricing is always confirmed before the trip begins.
More answers are on the FAQ page.
Book your Sonoma car service
Reserve online, or call our concierge team, available 24/7.