What is the cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Madera?

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Madera is to BART and bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Petaluma to Madera?

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Madera is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Madera?

No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Madera. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Petaluma to Madera?

The distance between Petaluma and Madera is 203 miles. The road distance is 187.1 miles.

How do I travel from Petaluma to Madera without a car?

The best way to get from Petaluma to Madera without a car is to BART and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $24 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Petaluma to Madera?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Petaluma to Madera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Madera bus from?

Petaluma to Madera bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.

Where does the Petaluma to Madera bus arrive?

Petaluma to Madera bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Petaluma to Madera?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Madera is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Petaluma to Madera.

Where can I stay near Madera?

There are 18+ hotels available in Madera.

Petaluma to Madera - 3 ways to travel via BART, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Petaluma to Madera by subway, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus
7h 17m
$24–41
Drive 186 mi
1. Drive from Petaluma to Maderacar 186 mi
3h 29m
$34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus
9h 9m
$46–87

Petaluma to Madera by train, bus, and subway

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.4 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Madera Bus Stop via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 9m.

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