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How to get fromElk Grove to Petalumaby train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Elk Grove to Petaluma by train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 53m
    $56–88

  2. Drive 92 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elk Grove to Petalumacar car 92 mi
    1h 47m
    $17–25

  3. Tram, train, line 580 bus

    1. Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & O Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 580
    4. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain train
    5h 37m

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  • Distance: 113.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Elk Grove to Petaluma. However, you can take the taxi to CRC Station, take the vehicle to 8th & O Station, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Martinez, walk to Martinez, then take the bus to Petaluma. Alternatively, you can drive from Elk Grove to Petaluma in around 1h 47m.

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