There are 4 ways to get from Petaluma to Colfax by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (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, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
4h 47m$48–93Drive 127.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petaluma to Colfaxcar 127.3 mi
2h 23m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Colfaxbus Greyhound US0870
6h 44m$29–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 59m$48–96
Petaluma to Colfax by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Colfax is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Colfax is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Colfax. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Colfax via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Petaluma to Colfax station. However, there are services departing from SMART Petaluma Downtown and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Petaluma and Colfax is 149 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Colfax without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 47m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Petaluma to Colfax, including transfers.
Petaluma to Colfax bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.
Petaluma to Colfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Colfax is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Colfax, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Colfax via 1st St & Mission St and San Francisco Bus Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Colfax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Petaluma to Colfax bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Petaluma to Colfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Colfax Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Colfax is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Petaluma to Colfax.
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