What is the cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Mountain View is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Petaluma to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Mountain View is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Mountain View?

No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from Petaluma and arriving at El Camino & Castro via SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Petaluma to Mountain View?

The distance between Petaluma and Mountain View is 78 miles. The road distance is 76.7 miles.

How do I travel from Petaluma to Mountain View without a car?

The best way to get from Petaluma to Mountain View without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 45m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Petaluma to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Petaluma to Mountain View, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Mountain View bus from?

Petaluma to Mountain View bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Petaluma station.

Where does the Petaluma to Mountain View bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Petaluma to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Mountain View is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Petaluma to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 588+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Petaluma to Mountain View - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and Caltrain

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There are 6 ways to get from Petaluma to Mountain View by bus, train, car, or ferry

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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 / ...
2h 45m
$39–74
Drive 76.3 mi
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1. Drive from Petaluma to Mountain Viewcar 76.3 mi
1h 30m
$14–21
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
3h 10m
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
3h 20m
Train, ferry, Caltrain
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
3h 47m
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 6m
$30–67

Petaluma to Mountain View by bus, foot, subway, and train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.1 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Petaluma to El Camino & Castro via San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 4h 6m.

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