What is the cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Los Altos is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Petaluma to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Los Altos is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Petaluma and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Center and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Petaluma to Los Altos?

The distance between Petaluma and Los Altos is 81 miles. The road distance is 76.1 miles.

How do I travel from Petaluma to Los Altos without a car?

The best way to get from Petaluma to Los Altos without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 3h 37m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Petaluma to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Petaluma to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Los Altos bus from?

Petaluma to Los Altos bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Petaluma station.

Where does the Petaluma to Los Altos bus arrive?

Petaluma to Los Altos bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at San Francisco Airport station.

Can I drive from Petaluma to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Los Altos is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Petaluma to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 571+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Petaluma to Los Altos - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and Caltrain

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There are 6 ways to get from Petaluma to Los Altos by bus, train, ferry, or car

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 37m
$41–79
Drive 75.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Petaluma to Los Altoscar 75.7 mi
1h 30m
$14–20
Train, line 101 bus, Caltrain
1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 1m
Train, ferry, Caltrain, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
4. Take the bus from Mountain View Transit Center to San Antonio & Almondbus 40
4h 52m
Train, bus, Caltrain
1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
4h 34m
$32–72

Petaluma to Los Altos by bus, foot, subway, and train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 80 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Petaluma to San Antonio & Almond via San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Center, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 4h 34m.

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