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How to get fromNevada City to Petalumaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nevada City to Petaluma by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus bus
    6h 16m
    $44–87

  2. Drive 138.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nevada City to Petalumacar car 138.2 mi
    2h 39m
    $26–37

  3. Bus, train via San Rafael

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    6h 55m
    $44–89

  4. Bus, train via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train
    8h 23m
    $26–48

Nevada City to Petaluma by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 161.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Nevada City, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nevada City to Petaluma. However, you can take the bus to Nevada St at Amtrak Station, walk to Auburn Amtrak, take the train to Martinez, walk to Martinez, then take the bus to Petaluma. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to SMART Petaluma Downtown via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 6h 55m.

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