Landline to link SFO and Sonoma County with secure bus service
Landline will launch a bus service on Nov. 17 connecting San Francisco International Airport with Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport, its first route on the West Coast. Passengers will check in and clear security at the Sonoma County terminal, then ride to SFO's International Terminal Gate A3 without going through security again. The service will initially offer eight daily round trips, with adult fares at $55 one-way and free travel for children under 15, and it partners with several airlines.
Landline began seven years ago with the premise that buses could economically substitute for short regional flights. Its earliest tie-up was with Sun Country, followed by Air Canada, American and United. Early routes carried partner liveries and acted like airline express links, but used buses.
In 2023, the company introduced secured-side coaches linking two airports, starting with American at Philadelphia International Airport. It now runs a blend of independent and airline-branded services, including a remote terminal and security checkpoint in Framingham, Massachusetts, tied to Massport and Boston Logan.
This service could make global travel more accessible for Sonoma County residents and visitors, who may avoid a long drive to SFO and a second security screening. It may also shift some demand from private cars, shuttles or regional flights, potentially easing airport congestion and parking pressure. At the same time, benefits could depend on traffic, schedule reliability and adoption, with local transport providers and airport businesses possibly seeing mixed effects.