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

The cheapest way to get from Dunsmuir to Petaluma is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunsmuir to Petaluma is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Dunsmuir and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunsmuir to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Sacramento Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dunsmuir and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct train from Dunsmuir station to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station and arriving at SMART Petaluma Downtown via Sacramento, Richmond and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Dunsmuir to Petaluma?

The distance between Dunsmuir and Petaluma is 314 miles. The road distance is 259.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunsmuir to Petaluma without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Dunsmuir to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunsmuir to Petaluma bus from?

Dunsmuir to Petaluma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.

Where do I catch the Dunsmuir to Petaluma train from?

Dunsmuir to Petaluma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Dunsmuir to Petaluma?

The best way to get from Dunsmuir to Petaluma is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Dunsmuir to Petaluma bus arrive?

Dunsmuir to Petaluma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Dunsmuir to Petaluma train arrive?

Dunsmuir to Petaluma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Dunsmuir to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunsmuir to Petaluma is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Dunsmuir to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 15+ hotels available in Petaluma.

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

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

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 19m
Drive 257.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunsmuir to Petalumacar 257.9 mi
4h 27m
$46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
10h 30m
$94–132
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
10h 23m
$166–264

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Distance: 312.1 mi
Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dunsmuir to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Mt Shasta, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to SMART Petaluma Downtown via Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 10h 23m.

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