Clear security in Sonoma, ride a bus to the gate at SFO: Landline starts Santa Rosa service Nov. 17

What changes for Sonoma County travelers

Travelers in Sonoma County will soon be able to skip the security line at San Francisco International. Landline, a company that runs buses inside airport security, will start service between Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa and SFO on November 17, 2026, according to The Points Guy, which interviewed Landline CEO David Sunde. Landline's own site now lists the new Santa Rosa to SFO service and says it is booked through sfo.landline.com.

The idea is simple. You check in and drop your bags at the small Sonoma County terminal. You clear TSA screening there. Then you board a coach that drives to SFO and pulls up at Gate A3 in the International Terminal. You walk off the bus already airside and head to your connecting flight. Your checked bag is transferred to that flight for you.

The details reported so far:

• Start date: November 17, 2026
• Schedule: eight round trips a day at first
• Trip time: a little over two hours, depending on traffic
• Fare: $55 one way for adults; children under 15 ride free
• Airlines: Alaska, American, Hawaiian, JetBlue and United
• On board: 2-1 seating and Starlink Wi-Fi

The bus ride does not earn airline miles. Landline has not published departure times, and The Points Guy says more airline partners are planned.

The return trip works differently

Coming home, the process does not mirror the outbound trip. Arriving passengers collect their bags at SFO's baggage claim and then board the bus at the curb outside. That is normal for a trip into a smaller airport, but it means the time savings are mostly on the way out.

Gate A3 is better for some airlines than others

The bus drops off in the International Terminal's A gates. That works well for airlines that fly from nearby gates. It is less convenient for United flyers, whose domestic flights leave from Terminal 3. Landline told The Points Guy it wants a more central gate at SFO. Until that happens, a United passenger should allow time for the walk airside to Terminal 3.

What it means for lounge time

Arriving airside is the part that matters for lounge users. You will not need to budget time for SFO's security lines, which can run long in the morning bank. That leaves more of your connection for a lounge, as long as you are eligible for one.

SFO has a strong lineup. On our ratings, the British Airways Terraces Lounge scores 4.8 for oneworld elites and premium cabins. United flyers can choose from United Club (E), rated 4.8, and the United Polaris Lounge for long-haul business class. The Alaska Lounge serves Alaska and oneworld flyers and takes Priority Pass for a fee. Card holders have The Centurion Lounge and The Club SFO, which takes Priority Pass.

The usual entry rules still apply. Most lounges admit you only within a few hours of your flight. A bus that drops you off early does not change that window.

Who should consider it

For someone who lives near Santa Rosa, the trade is clear. A two-hour bus ride with bags checked and security done can replace a drive to SFO, a parking bill and a TSA line. The $55 fare compares well with long-term parking for a trip of more than a few days.

There are limits. Only five airlines take part. Eight round trips a day may not line up with every flight. And the bus is on the road, so traffic on Highway 101 can still eat into a tight connection. Leave a real buffer before an international departure.

Landline already runs similar service elsewhere, including a remote terminal in Framingham, Massachusetts, for Boston Logan. The Points Guy reports that Landline is looking at more California routes into SFO, from cities such as Monterey, Stockton, Modesto and Sacramento.

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