There are 4 ways to get from Petaluma to Redwood National Park by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Petaluma to Arcatabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NBbus 20
7h 51m$85–119Drive 281.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petaluma to Redwood National Parkcar 281.3 mi
5h 15m$52–75Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Arcata-Eureka Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane SFO - ACV
- Take the bus from Arcata Airport to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NBbus
6h 11m$328–1,160Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Crescent City, bus
- Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Crescent City (CEC)plane OAK - CEC
- Take the bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Prairie Creek SP Visitor Center - SBbus
7h 21m$229–334
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Redwood National Park is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Redwood National Park is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Redwood National Park. However, there are services departing from Petaluma and arriving at Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NB via Arcata Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Petaluma and Redwood National Park is 291 miles. The road distance is 283 miles.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Redwood National Park without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Petaluma to Redwood National Park, including transfers.
Petaluma to Redwood National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petaluma station.
Petaluma to Redwood National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Redwood National Park is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Petaluma to Redwood National Park.
There are 11+ hotels available in Redwood National Park.
What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Redwood National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Petaluma to Redwood National Park via Arcata Transit Center and Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NB in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Crescent City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Petaluma to Arcata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Arcata Transit Center to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Arcata Airport to Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Visitor Ctr-NB
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
Bus from Del Norte High School - El Dorado Street at Small Ave to Prairie Creek SP Visitor Center - SB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Redwood Coast Transit
- Phone
- +1 707-837-8700
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–55
Bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- First Passenger
- $25–55
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