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How to get fromOceanside to Petalumaby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Oceanside to Petaluma by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SAN - STS
    3. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Petalumabus bus
    5h 7m
    $177–320

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus
    6h 25m
    $70–296

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus bus 172
    13h 6m
    $86–156

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus bus
    17h 33m
    $201–405

  5. Drive 490.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Petalumacar car 490.3 mi
    8h 27m
    $90–130

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus
    6h 1m
    $102–320

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    6h 32m
    $112–340

  8. Train, bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus bus 172
    14h 46m
    $85–138

Oceanside to Petaluma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 576.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via San Francisco Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St in around 13h 6m.

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