What is the cheapest way to get from California to Petaluma?

The cheapest way to get from California to Petaluma is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Petaluma?

The fastest way to get from California to Petaluma is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between California and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Townsend St & Lusk St and North Point St & Jones St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from California to Petaluma?

The distance between California and Petaluma is 435 miles. The road distance is 409.8 miles.

How do I travel from California to Petaluma without a car?

The best way to get from California to Petaluma without a car is to bus which takes 10h 16m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from California to Petaluma?

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from California to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Petaluma bus from?

California to Petaluma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the California to Petaluma bus arrive?

California to Petaluma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from California to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Petaluma is 410 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from California to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 170+ hotels available in Petaluma.

California to Petaluma - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Petaluma by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus N2003 / ...
2. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
10h 16m
$71–104
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 33m
Drive 407.4 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Petalumacar 407.4 mi
7h 3m
$75–108
Bus via San Rafael (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 24m
$76–112

California to Petaluma by bus and foot

11Weekly Services

10h 16mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.6 mi
Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between California, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via San Francisco, Townsend St & Lusk St, Columbus Ave & North Point St, and North Point St & Jones St in around 10h 16m.

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