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How to Travel from

Palo Alto to Petaluma

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Transport providers

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86

Golden Gate Transit

Phone:
+1 415-921-5858
Website:
goldengate.org/
Train from Perry St & 3rd St to Petaluma
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.68–$14.05
Bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Petaluma
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.11–$14.05

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Petaluma
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.55–$83.02

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.61–$5.20
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Petaluma?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Petaluma is to bus via San Francisco which costs $8.15 - $20.65 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Petaluma?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Petaluma is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $11.96 - $19.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 and arriving at Petaluma via Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Petaluma?

The distance between Palo Alto and Petaluma is 119 km. The road distance is 115.4 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Petaluma without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Petaluma without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $14.13 - $23.91 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Petaluma?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Palo Alto to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Petaluma bus from?

Palo Alto to Petaluma bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Petaluma train from?

Palo Alto to Petaluma train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Petaluma bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Petaluma bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & Linden Ave station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Petaluma train arrive?

Palo Alto to Petaluma train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Petaluma is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Palo Alto to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 196+ hotels available in Petaluma. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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