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How to get fromPetaluma to Oaklandby bus, train, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Petaluma to Oakland by bus, train, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus bus 172
    1h 36m
    $10–15

  2. Drive 42.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Oaklandcar car 42.1 mi
    49 min
    $8–12

  3. Train, line 101 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 A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    2h

  4. Train, line 580 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 B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus bus 580
    3. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    2h 13m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Petaluma to Oaklandtaxi taxi 42.1 mi
    49 min
    $150–190

  6. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus San Francisco Airport
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway Yellow-N / ...
    2h 29m
    $36–69

Petaluma to Oakland by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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