There are 4 ways to get from Colfax to Petaluma by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Martineztrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 33m$48–91Drive 127 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colfax to Petalumacar 127 mi
2h 23m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Colfax to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
7h 6m$29–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain California Zephyr
6h 20m$48–96
Colfax to Petaluma by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colfax to Petaluma is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colfax to Petaluma is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Colfax to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Colfax and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Colfax station to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Colfax Amtrak Station and arriving at SMART Petaluma Downtown via Richmond and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Colfax and Petaluma is 149 miles. The road distance is 127.7 miles.
The best way to get from Colfax to Petaluma without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Colfax to Petaluma, including transfers.
Colfax to Petaluma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Colfax station.
Colfax to Petaluma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Colfax Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Colfax to Petaluma is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Colfax, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Colfax to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via San Francisco Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
- $13–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Colfax to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
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
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
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More Questions & Answers
Colfax to Petaluma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
Colfax to Petaluma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colfax to Petaluma is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Colfax to Petaluma.
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