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

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Oakland is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Oakland is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Battery St & Sacramento St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Petaluma to Oakland?

The distance between Petaluma and Oakland is 47 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Petaluma to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 1h 24m and costs $10 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Petaluma to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Oakland bus from?

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

Where does the Petaluma to Oakland bus arrive?

Petaluma to Oakland bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Battery St & Sacramento St station.

Can I drive from Petaluma to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Oakland is 42 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Petaluma to Oakland.

Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 771+ hotels available in Oakland.

Petaluma to Oakland - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 101 bus

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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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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
1h 24m
$10–15
Drive 42.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Petaluma to Oaklandcar 42.1 mi
49 min
$8–11
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2h
Train, line 580 bus, BART
1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1bus 580
3. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
2h 12m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Petaluma to Oaklandtaxi 42.1 mi
49 min
$150–190
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-N / ...
2h 29m
$36–69

Petaluma to Oakland by bus, foot, and subway

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1h 24mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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 1m.

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