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

The cheapest way to get from Madera to Petaluma is to bus and BART via Modesto which costs $25 - $45 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madera to Petaluma is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Madera and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Madera to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Madera, CA and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via King & Virginia, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station and Perry St & 3rd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Madera to Petaluma?

The distance between Madera and Petaluma is 216 miles. The road distance is 187.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madera to Petaluma without a car is to bus and BART via San Francisco which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Madera to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madera to Petaluma bus from?

Madera to Petaluma bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Madera, CA station.

Where does the Madera to Petaluma bus arrive?

Madera to Petaluma bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Jose - King Rd station.

Can I drive from Madera to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Madera to Petaluma is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Madera to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 199+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Madera to Petaluma - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, Caltrain, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madera to Petaluma by bus, subway, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus, BART via San Francisco
best
1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus San Ysidro
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway Green-S
6h 45m
$56–88
Bus, BART via Modesto
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madera to Modestobus 1
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Streetsubway
6h 59m
$26–43
Bus, Caltrain, train
1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
8h 27m
$62–104
Drive 186.3 mi
1. Drive from Madera to Petalumacar 186.3 mi
3h 31m
$34–50
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus
6h 16m
$210–524
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus San Ysidro
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway Orange-N
6h 46m
$55–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus
3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
8h 7m
$57–91

Madera to Petaluma by bus, subway, and train

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6h 45mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.5 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Madera, CA to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via San Jose - King Rd, King & Virginia, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, and Perry St & 3rd St in around 8h 7m.

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