There are 3 ways to get from Carmichael to Petaluma by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train, bus
best- Take the tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus
4h 37m$30–54Drive 88.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmichael to Petalumacar 88.6 mi
1h 49m$17–24Tram, train
- Take the tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram Gold
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
5h 20m$30–64
Carmichael to Petaluma by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to Petaluma is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to Petaluma is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Carmichael station to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Mather Field/Mills Station and arriving at SMART Petaluma Downtown via Sacramento, Richmond and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Carmichael and Petaluma is 109 miles. The road distance is 89.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Petaluma without a car is to tram and train and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Carmichael to Petaluma, including transfers.
Carmichael to Petaluma train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Mather Field/Mills Station.
Carmichael to Petaluma train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Sacramento Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to Petaluma is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Carmichael to Petaluma.
There are 199+ hotels available in Petaluma.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Carmichael to Petaluma. However, you can take the vehicle to Sacramento Valley Station, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Martinez, walk to Martinez, then take the bus to Petaluma. Alternatively, you can drive from Carmichael to Petaluma in around 1h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
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