The average bus between Walnut Creek and Petaluma takes 3h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Walnut Creek to Petaluma. 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 3 times a day between Walnut Creek and Petaluma. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walnut Creek is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Petaluma at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Martinez Amtrak Unloading and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 57m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

3h 2m • 1 change

2h 57m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

3h 2m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek station and arriving at Petaluma station via Martinez Amtrak Unloading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Walnut Creek to Petaluma bus services, operated by County Connection, depart from Walnut Creek BART station.
Walnut Creek to Petaluma bus services, operated by County Connection, arrive at Petaluma station.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Petaluma is 61.8 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Walnut Creek BART to Petaluma via Martinez Amtrak Unloading and Martinez in around 2h 45m.