What is the cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Petaluma?

The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Petaluma is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Petaluma?

The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Petaluma is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Elk Grove and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove station to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Elk Grove to Petaluma?

The distance between Elk Grove and Petaluma is 147 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.

How do I travel from Elk Grove to Petaluma without a car?

The best way to get from Elk Grove to Petaluma without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $110 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Elk Grove to Petaluma?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Elk Grove to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elk Grove to Petaluma bus from?

Elk Grove to Petaluma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Elk Grove to Petaluma bus arrive?

Elk Grove to Petaluma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Can I drive from Elk Grove to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Petaluma is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Elk Grove to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 200+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Elk Grove to Petaluma - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Elk Grove to Petaluma by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or tram

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
4h 34m
$112–142
Drive 92 mi
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1. Drive from Elk Grove to Petalumacar 92 mi
1h 48m
$17–25
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 53m
$55–87
Tram, train, line 580 bus
1. Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & O Stationtram
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
3. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2 to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 580
4. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain
5h 36m

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Map of how to get from Elk Grove to Petaluma.

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Distance: 145.9 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 4h 34m.

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