How to Travel from
Petaluma to Santa Cruz
by Rideshare, Route or Car
Schedule
Petaluma → Santa Cruz
14:29
Petaluma (California, United States of America)
Petaluma - San Francisco - San Jose - Santa Cruz
4 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 10 min
18:39
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Petaluma - Santa Cruz
Start
Walk to Petaluma Blvd S & F St, Duration: 2 min
14:31
Petaluma Blvd S & F St
Duration: 1 hours 25 min
15:57
4th St & Folsom St
Petaluma - San Francisco
Walk to Yerba Buena/Moscone Station Southbound, Duration: 1 min
16:03
Yerba Buena/Moscone Station Southbound
Duration: 2 min
16:06
Fourth/Brannan
Third
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 5 min
16:20
San Francisco
Duration: 1 hours
17:20
San Jose Diridon
Express
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 3 min
17:30
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 1 hours
18:30
Front (Trader Joe's)
Highway 17 Express
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
14:51
Petaluma (California, United States of America)
Petaluma - San Francisco - San Jose - Santa Cruz
4 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 16 min
19:07
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Petaluma - Santa Cruz
Start
Walk to Petaluma Blvd S & F St, Duration: 2 min
14:53
Petaluma Blvd S & F St
Duration: 1 hours 31 min
16:24
4th St & Folsom St
Santa Rosa - San Francisco
Walk to 4th St & Folsom St, Duration: 36 sec
16:31
4th St & Folsom St
Duration: 6 min
16:38
Townsend St & 4th St
Union-Stockton
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 1 min
16:48
San Francisco
Duration: 1 hours 10 min
17:58
San Jose Diridon
Limited
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 3 min
18:10
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 46 min
18:56
Soquel Ave & Front
Highway 17 Express
WALK, Duration: 11 min
Finish
14:51
Petaluma (California, United States of America)
Petaluma - San Francisco - San Jose - Santa Cruz
4 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 16 min
19:07
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Petaluma - Santa Cruz
Start
Walk to Petaluma Blvd S & F St, Duration: 2 min
14:53
Petaluma Blvd S & F St
Duration: 1 hours 23 min
16:16
Battery St & Pine St
Santa Rosa - San Francisco
Walk to Embarcadero, Duration: 5 min
16:29
Embarcadero
Duration: 1 hours 5 min
17:34
Berryessa / North San Jose
Daly City to Berryessa/North San Jose
Walk to Berryessa Transit Center, Duration: 1 min
17:40
Berryessa Transit Center
Duration: 19 min
17:59
San Jose Diridon
San Jose Diridon - Berryessa BART
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 1 min
18:10
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 46 min
18:56
Soquel Ave & Front
Highway 17 Express
WALK, Duration: 11 min
Finish
15:13
Petaluma (California, United States of America)
Petaluma - San Francisco - San Jose - Santa Cruz
4 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 46 min
19:59
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Petaluma - Santa Cruz
Start
Walk to Petaluma Blvd S & F St, Duration: 2 min
15:15
Petaluma Blvd S & F St
Duration: 1 hours 41 min
16:57
4th St & Folsom St
Petaluma - San Francisco
Walk to 4th St & Folsom St, Duration: 36 sec
17:04
4th St & Folsom St
Duration: 6 min
17:11
Townsend St & 4th St
Union-Stockton
Walk to San Francisco, Duration: 1 min
17:25
San Francisco
Duration: 1 hours 17 min
18:42
San Jose Diridon
Local Weekday
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 3 min
18:50
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 1 hours
19:50
Front (Trader Joe's)
Highway 17 Express
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
15:13
Petaluma (California, United States of America)
Petaluma - San Francisco - San Jose - Santa Cruz
4 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 46 min
19:59
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Petaluma - Santa Cruz
Start
Walk to Petaluma Blvd S & F St, Duration: 2 min
15:15
Petaluma Blvd S & F St
Duration: 1 hours 34 min
16:49
1st St & Mission St
Petaluma - San Francisco
Walk to Embarcadero, Duration: 7 min
17:09
Embarcadero
Duration: 1 hours 5 min
18:14
Berryessa / North San Jose
Daly City to Berryessa/North San Jose
Walk to Berryessa Transit Center, Duration: 1 min
18:20
Berryessa Transit Center
Duration: 18 min
18:38
San Jose Diridon
San Jose Diridon - Berryessa BART
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 1 min
18:50
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 1 hours
19:50
Front (Trader Joe's)
Highway 17 Express
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
15:43
Petaluma (California, United States of America)
Petaluma - San Francisco - San Jose - Santa Cruz
4 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 34 min
20:17
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Petaluma - Santa Cruz
Start
Walk to Petaluma Blvd S & F St, Duration: 2 min
15:45
Petaluma Blvd S & F St
Duration: 1 hours 29 min
17:15
Battery St & Pine St
Santa Rosa - San Francisco
Walk to Embarcadero, Duration: 5 min
17:29
Embarcadero
Duration: 1 hours 5 min
18:34
Berryessa / North San Jose
Daly City to Berryessa/North San Jose
Walk to Berryessa Transit Center, Duration: 1 min
18:51
Berryessa Transit Center
Duration: 18 min
19:09
San Jose Diridon
San Jose Diridon - Berryessa BART
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 1 min
19:20
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 48 min
20:08
Front (Trader Joe's)
Highway 17 Express
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
Four ways to Travel from Petaluma to Santa Cruz
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (182 km)
2 h 5 min
182 km.
from $10
Other
Rideshare
2 h 5 min
182 km.
from $6.92
Bus, Train
4 h 43 min
147 km.
from $34.08
Bus
5 h 24 min
147 km.
Transport providers
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.86–$14.05
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
BART
Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Montgomery Street to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86
Golden Gate Transit
Train from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.68–$14.05
Bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Mission
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.98–$14.05
Bus operators
Santa Cruz Metro
Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.30
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Santa Cruz?
The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Santa Cruz is to bus and BART which costs $14.13 - $33.70 and takes 4h 47m.
What is the fastest way to get from Petaluma to Santa Cruz?
The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $19.57 - $29.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Santa Cruz?
No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Front via San Francisco and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
How far is it from Petaluma to Santa Cruz?
The distance between Petaluma and Santa Cruz is 194 km. The road distance is 182 km.
How do I travel from Petaluma to Santa Cruz without a car?
The best way to get from Petaluma to Santa Cruz without a car is to subway and Caltrain and bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $13.04 - $30.43 .
How long does it take to get from Petaluma to Santa Cruz?
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Petaluma to Santa Cruz, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Petaluma to Santa Cruz bus from?
Petaluma to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.
Where does the Petaluma to Santa Cruz bus arrive?
Petaluma to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.
Can I drive from Petaluma to Santa Cruz?
Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Santa Cruz is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Petaluma to Santa Cruz.
Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?
There are 117+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $70.99 per night.
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