There are 7 ways to get from Petaluma to Capitola by bus, train, tram, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Caltrain
best- Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to North Point St & Van Ness Avebus 172
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4h 38m$29–44Drive 111.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petaluma to Capitolacar 111.2 mi
2h 17m$21–30Train, line 101 bus, tram, Caltrain, bus, line 1 bus
- Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
- Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
- Take the tram from Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn to King St & 4th Sttram N
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
- Take the bus from River St S. & Soquel Ave to Soquel Dr & 41st Avebus 1
5h 5mBus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
- Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Capitolataxi
4h 27m$355–765Bus, Caltrain via San Mateo
- Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
5h 15m$45–86Bus
- Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
5h 29m$26–43Line 101 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
5h 57m$29–56
Petaluma to Capitola by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Capitola is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Capitola is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via San Francisco Bus Station, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Petaluma and Capitola is 123 miles. The road distance is 111.8 miles.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Capitola without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 4h 38m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Petaluma to Capitola, including transfers.
Petaluma to Capitola bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.
Petaluma to Capitola bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Capitola is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Petaluma to Capitola.
There are 179+ hotels available in Capitola.
What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 41st Ave & Clares 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 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–190
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to North Point St & Van Ness Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $6–9
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Sal's Salinas Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 831-422-7276
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 831-424-1234
- Website
- yellowcab1234.com
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