The average bus between Richmond and Sonoma takes 9h 56m and the fastest bus takes 9h 29m. There is at least one bus per day from Richmond to Sonoma. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Richmond and Sonoma. The earliest departure is at 9:25 PM at night, and the last departure from Richmond is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Sonoma at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at San Rafael and take an average of 9h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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10h 23m • 3 changes
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10h 23m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Sonoma. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Sonoma station via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
Richmond to Sonoma bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Cutting Blvd & S 23rd St station.
Richmond to Sonoma bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Sonoma Plaza station.
The distance between Richmond and Sonoma is 40.8 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from Cutting Blvd & S 23rd St to Sonoma Plaza via San Rafael, Petaluma, E. Washington St. west of Ellis St., E. Washington St. south of Lakeville, and Petaluma Transit Mall in around 4h 19m.