What is the cheapest way to get from Modesto to Petaluma?

The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Petaluma is to bus and BART and ferry which costs $13 - $24 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Modesto to Petaluma?

The fastest way to get from Modesto to Petaluma is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $20 - $30.

How far is it from Modesto to Petaluma?

The distance between Modesto and Petaluma is 130 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.

How do I travel from Modesto to Petaluma without a car?

The best way to get from Modesto to Petaluma without a car is to bus and BART which takes 4h 42m and costs $15 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Modesto to Petaluma?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Modesto to Petaluma, including transfers.

Can I drive from Modesto to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Petaluma is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Modesto to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 197+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Modesto to Petaluma - 3 ways to travel via bus, BART, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Modesto to Petaluma by bus, subway, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Street
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G St101
4h 42m
$15–22
Bus, BART, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcadero
3. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
5h 34m
$13–24
Drive 114.5 mi
1. Drive from Modesto to Petaluma114.5 mi
2h 15m
$21–31

Modesto to Petaluma by bus and subway

35Weekly Services

4h 42mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.8 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Modesto to Petaluma. However, you can take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, take the subway to Montgomery Street, walk to Mission St & 2nd St, then take the bus to Petaluma Blvd S & G St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to SMART Petaluma Downtown via BART Dublin Station, Dublin / Pleasanton, Embarcadero, San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C, Larkspur Ferry Terminal, and SMART Larkspur in around 5h 34m.

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