Rome2Rio

How to get fromPetaluma to Pacific Groveby train, bus, subway, taxi, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Pacific Grove

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Petaluma to Pacific Grove by train, bus, subway, taxi, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, line 580 bus, BART, taxi

    best
    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 Station-Bay C1bus 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 taxi from Salinas to Pacific Grovetaxi taxi
    7h

  2. Drive  154.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Pacific Grovecar car 154.2 mi
    2h 49m
    $29–41

  3. 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 30m
    $89–105

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    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 29m
    $43–105

  5. 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
    6h 8m
    $82–128

Petaluma to Pacific Grove by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Petaluma to Pacific Grove.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Petaluma to Pacific Grove. However, you can take the train to SMART San Rafael, walk to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, take the line 580 bus to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, walk to El Cerrito Del Norte, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Pacific Grove. Alternatively, you can drive from Petaluma to Pacific Grove in around 2h 49m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides