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How to get fromPetaluma to Aptosby bus, train, tram, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or subway

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

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to North Point St & Van Ness Avebus bus 172
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 3m
    $29–45

  2. Drive  116.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Aptoscar car 116.3 mi
    2h 16m
    $22–31

  3. Train, line 101 bus, tram, Caltrain, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus bus 101
    3. Take the tram from Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn to King St & 4th Sttram tram N
    4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6. Take the bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & State Park Drbus bus 1
    5h 18m

  4. Bus, Caltrain via San Mateo

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 39m
    $44–87

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 46m
    $26–45

  6. Train, line 101 bus, BART, bus, line 2 bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6. Take the bus from Front & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rdbus bus 2 / ...
    6h 22m

Petaluma to Aptos by bus and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 127.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Soquel Dr & Trout Gulch Rd via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 5h 46m.

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