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How to get fromAlameda to Petalumaby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Alameda to Petaluma by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus bus 172
    2h 32m
    $11–15

  2. Drive 45.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alameda to Petalumacar car 45.4 mi
    55 min
    $9–12

  3. BART, line 580 bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 580
    3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain train
    2h 36m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Petalumataxi taxi 45.4 mi
    55 min
    $160–200

  5. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain train Smart
    2h 32m

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 58m
    $23–41

Alameda to Petaluma by subway and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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