There are 4 ways to get from Petaluma to Dunsmuir 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 Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
8h 47m$98–199Drive 258.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petaluma to Dunsmuircar 258.2 mi
4h 27m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shastabus
10h 19m$82–148Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the train from Sacramento to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
10h 32m$103–216
Petaluma to Dunsmuir by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Dunsmuir is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Dunsmuir is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Dunsmuir. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Mt Shasta via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Petaluma to Dunsmuir station. However, there are services departing from SMART Petaluma Downtown and arriving at Dunsmuir Amtrak Station via El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond and Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Petaluma and Dunsmuir is 314 miles. The road distance is 259.7 miles.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Dunsmuir without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 47m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Petaluma to Dunsmuir, including transfers.
Petaluma to Dunsmuir bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.
Petaluma to Dunsmuir train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Dunsmuir is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 10h 32m.
What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Dunsmuir, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Dunsmuir via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Mt Shasta in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, Richmond, and Sacramento in around 10h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Dunsmuir Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
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
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shasta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Petaluma to Dunsmuir bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Petaluma to Dunsmuir train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Dunsmuir is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Petaluma to Dunsmuir.
There are 38+ hotels available in Dunsmuir.







