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How to get fromPetaluma to Lafayetteby bus, subway, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Petaluma to Lafayette by bus, subway, train, or car

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  1. Bus, BART

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Lafayettesubway subway Yellow-N
    1h 56m
    $12–17

  2. Drive 51 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Lafayettecar car 51 mi
    1h
    $10–14

  3. Train, line 101 bus, BART

    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 Lafayettesubway subway
    2h 21m

  4. Train, line 580 bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train Smart
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus bus 580
    2h 25m

  5. Bus, BART via San Francisco Airport (SFO)

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus San Francisco Airport
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Lafayettesubway subway Yellow-N
    2h 51m
    $37–71

Petaluma to Lafayette by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Petaluma to Lafayette. However, you can take the bus to Battery St & Sacramento St, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to Lafayette. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to Lafayette via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 2nd St, and Montgomery Street in around 2h 21m.

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