What is the cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Petaluma?

The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Petaluma is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Petaluma?

The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Petaluma is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Grass Valley and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Grass Valley to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from City Hall and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Auburn Station, 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Grass Valley to Petaluma?

The distance between Grass Valley and Petaluma is 159 miles. The road distance is 135 miles.

How do I travel from Grass Valley to Petaluma without a car?

The best way to get from Grass Valley to Petaluma without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Grass Valley to Petaluma?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Grass Valley to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grass Valley to Petaluma bus from?

Grass Valley to Petaluma bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from City Hall station.

Where does the Grass Valley to Petaluma bus arrive?

Grass Valley to Petaluma bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Grass Valley to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to Petaluma is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Grass Valley to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 163+ hotels available in Petaluma.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus
6h 6m
Drive 134.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grass Valley to Petalumacar 134.2 mi
2h 36m
$25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th Stbus 60
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
8h 46m
$30–44
Bus, train via San Rafael
1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
6h 37m
$68–109

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Distance: 158.2 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from City Hall to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Auburn Station, J St & 8th St, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 8h 46m.

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