What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Petaluma?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Petaluma is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Petaluma?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Petaluma is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley 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 57m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Petaluma?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Petaluma is 71 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Petaluma without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Petaluma without a car is to Caltrain and bus via Millbrae Caltrain Northbound which takes 3h and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Petaluma?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Silicon Valley to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Petaluma bus from?

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

Where does the Silicon Valley to Petaluma bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Petaluma is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Silicon Valley to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 197+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Silicon Valley to Petaluma - 6 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Petaluma by train, bus, 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.

Caltrain, bus via Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to PetalumaSonoma County Airport
3h
$33–72
Drive 71 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Petaluma71 mi
1h 25m
$13–19
Caltrain, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Petaluma Downtown
4h 17m
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain NorthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G St101
3h 24m
$17–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden AveEcr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to PetalumaSonoma County Airport
3h 57m
$24–61
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5Ecr
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G St101
4h 13m
$14–20

Silicon Valley to Petaluma by train, subway, foot, and bus

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3hAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 71 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Petaluma via El Camino Real & Linden Ave, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway, SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, and San Francisco Airport in around 3h 57m.

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