There are 4 ways to get from Orland to Petaluma by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
7h 24m$114–187Drive 147.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orland to Petalumacar 147.8 mi
2h 38m$27–39Bus, train via Red Bluff
- Take the bus from Orland to Red Bluffbus Srb
- Take the bus from Red Bluff to Sacramento Valley Stationbus Srb
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus
7h 28mBus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Old to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus
9h 3m$67–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orland to Petaluma is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Orland to Petaluma is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Orland to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at SMART Petaluma Downtown via Sacramento, Richmond and SMART San Rafael. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Orland and Petaluma is 219 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.
The best way to get from Orland to Petaluma without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Orland to Petaluma, including transfers.
Orland to Petaluma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.
Orland to Petaluma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orland to Petaluma is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Orland to Petaluma.
There are 204+ hotels available in Petaluma.
What companies run services between Orland, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Orland to SMART Petaluma Downtown via Chico Amtrak, Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 7h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- gosalmonrunner.com
Bus from Orland to Red Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- gosalmonrunner.com
Bus from Red Bluff to Sacramento Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- gosalmonrunner.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Martinez to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Old to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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