There are 6 ways to get from Coalinga to Petaluma by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, ferry, car, or plane
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Bus via San Rafael
best- Take the bus from Coalinga to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
6h 35m$97–133Drive 218.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Coalinga to Petalumacar 218.7 mi
4h 2m$40–58Bus, Caltrain, ferry
- Take the bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
7h 20m$103–137Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Coalinga to Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelterbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
- Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus
7h 41m$141–514Bus
- Take the bus from Coalinga to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
6h 43m$99–136Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 36m$102–149
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coalinga to Petaluma is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Coalinga to Petaluma is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Coalinga to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Coalinga and arriving at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Coalinga and Petaluma is 250 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.
The best way to get from Coalinga to Petaluma without a car is to bus via San Rafael which takes 6h 35m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Coalinga to Petaluma, including transfers.
Coalinga to Petaluma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Coalinga station.
Coalinga to Petaluma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coalinga to Petaluma is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Coalinga to Petaluma.
There are 202+ hotels available in Petaluma.
What companies run services between Coalinga, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Coalinga to San Francisco Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–170
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Coalinga to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Coalinga to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Coalinga to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Coalinga to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Website
- ruraltransit.org
Bus from Coalinga to Fresno Yosemite International Airport Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.ruraltransit.org/
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from San Francisco Airport to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
- Phone
- +1 415-455-2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/schedules-maps/
- Adult
- $14
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