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How to get fromCharlotte to Petalumaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte to Petaluma by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLT - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus
    9h 21m
    $157–607

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus bus 172
    2d 17h
    $444–731

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train
    4. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus bus
    3d 2h
    $638–1,594

  4. Drive  2,723.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Petalumacar car 2,723.9 mi
    43h 54m
    $498–718

  5. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane CLT - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Petalumabus bus
    10h 39m
    $157–607

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLT - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    11h 40m
    $207–857

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CLT - SJC
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus
    12h 53m
    $242–902

  8. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CLT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    12h 10m
    $209–862

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train
    4. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus bus
    3d 12h
    $859–2,158

Charlotte to Petaluma by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,352.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 2d 17h.

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