There are 6 ways to get from Petaluma to Pinnacles National Park by bus, train, 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.
Bus, Caltrain, taxi
best- Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
- Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi
7h 37m$152–219Drive 161.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petaluma to Pinnacles National Parkcar 161.5 mi
3h 7m$30–43Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
- Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi
9h 5m$150–227Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
- Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi
8h 3m$130–170Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
- Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi
9h 10m$136–202Bus, shuttle, taxi
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus 23 / ...
- Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi
9h 12m$176–214
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Pinnacles National Park is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Pinnacles National Park is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Petaluma and Pinnacles National Park is 205 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Pinnacles National Park without a car is to bus and Caltrain and taxi which takes 7h 37m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Petaluma to Pinnacles National Park, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Pinnacles National Park is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Petaluma to Pinnacles National Park.
There are three+ hotels available in Pinnacles National Park.
What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Petaluma to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can take the bus to San Francisco Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Millbrae, walk to Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Martinez, walk to Martinez, take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/sonoma-county/
- First Passenger
- $25–55
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Petaluma to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicente
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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