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How to get fromPetaluma to Palo Altoby bus, train, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Petaluma to Palo Alto by bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus San Francisco Airport
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 40m
    $38–73

  2. Drive 71 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Palo Altocar car 71 mi
    1h 25m
    $13–19

  3. Train, line 101 bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus bus 101
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 4m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus San Francisco Airport
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    3h 31m
    $28–62

  5. Train, ferry, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to California Avenue Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 41m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    3h 56m

Petaluma to Palo Alto by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 72.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Petaluma to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 31m.

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