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

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Modesto is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Modesto is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $30.

How far is it from Petaluma to Modesto?

The distance between Petaluma and Modesto is 128 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Petaluma to Modesto without a car is to bus and BART via San Francisco which takes 4h 15m and costs $7 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Petaluma to Modesto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Petaluma to Modesto?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Modesto is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Petaluma to Modesto.

Where can I stay near Modesto?

There are 147+ hotels available in Modesto.

Petaluma to Modesto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Petaluma to Modesto by bus, subway, train, 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 via San Francisco
best
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 164 / ...
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4h 15m
$8–31
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4h 46m
$7–33
Train, ferry, BART, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate Cferry
3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
4. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
5h 35m
Drive 114 mi
1. Drive from Petaluma to Modestocar 114 mi
2h 16m
$21–30

Petaluma to Modesto by bus, foot, and subway

35Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.9 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Petaluma to Modesto. However, you can take the bus to Battery St & Sacramento St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Dublin / Pleasanton, walk to BART Dublin Station, then take the bus to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi via SMART Larkspur, Larkspur Ferry Terminal, San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C, Embarcadero, Dublin / Pleasanton, and BART Dublin Station in around 5h 35m.

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