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How to get fromHollister to Petalumaby bus, train, ferry, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Hollister to Petaluma by bus, train, ferry, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus
    6h 42m
    $44–86

  2. Drive 127.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hollister to Petalumacar car 127.7 mi
    2h 20m
    $24–34

  3. Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 21m
    $27–35

  4. Bus, Caltrain, BART, line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 4th & San Benito to Caltrain/Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Millbrae to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    6. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain train
    7h 8m

  5. Bus, Caltrain, train

    1. Take the bus from 4th & San Benito to Caltrain/Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    7h 36m
    $29–51

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus bus 172
    7h 38m
    $27–46

Hollister to Petaluma by bus, train, and foot

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from 4th & San Benito to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Gilroy Transit Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 7h 38m.

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