What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Petaluma?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Petaluma is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Petaluma?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Petaluma is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Petaluma?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Rosa and arriving at Petaluma. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Santa Rosa and Petaluma?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown and arriving at SMART Petaluma Downtown. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Petaluma?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Petaluma is 15 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Petaluma without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Petaluma without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Petaluma?

The train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Petaluma Downtown takes 26 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Petaluma bus from?

Santa Rosa to Petaluma bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Santa Rosa station.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Petaluma train from?

Santa Rosa to Petaluma train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Petaluma?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Petaluma is to train which takes 26 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $55 and takes 30 min.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Petaluma bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Petaluma bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Petaluma station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Petaluma train arrive?

Santa Rosa to Petaluma train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART Petaluma Downtown station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Petaluma is 16 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Santa Rosa to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 196+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Santa Rosa to Petaluma - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Petaluma by train, bus (Amtrak), taxi, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Petaluma DowntownSmart
26 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to PetalumaSan Francisco Airport / ...
30 min
$1–55
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Rosa to Petaluma16.4 mi
20 min
$55–70
Drive 16.4 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Petaluma16.4 mi
20 min
$3–5

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 15.3 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

SMART operates a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Petaluma Downtown twice daily, and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a bus from Santa Rosa to Petaluma hourly. Tickets cost $18–55 and the journey takes 30 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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