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How to get fromPetaluma to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Petaluma to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 16m
    $57–120

  2. Drive 153.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 153.6 mi
    2h 47m
    $28–41

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus San Francisco Airport
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 22m
    $82–128

  4. Train, line 580 bus, BART, bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus bus 580
    3. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Lake Merrittsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train
    5. Take the bus from Salinas to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 27m

  5. Bus, shuttle via San Rafael

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 17m
    $89–105

Petaluma to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 199.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Petaluma to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, you can take the bus to Martinez, walk to Martinez, take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, take the line 20 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, take the bus to Foam / Irving, then walk to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Alternatively, you can drive from Petaluma to Monterey Bay Aquarium in around 2h 47m.

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