There are 4 ways to get from Petaluma to Sacramento by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
3h 13m$31–59Drive 78.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petaluma to Sacramentocar 78.4 mi
1h 34m$15–21Train
- Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 23mBus
- Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
4h 14m$22–38
Petaluma to Sacramento by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Sacramento is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Sacramento is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Petaluma to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from SMART Petaluma Downtown and arriving at Sacramento via El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Petaluma and Sacramento is 97 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Sacramento without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Petaluma to Sacramento, including transfers.
Petaluma to Sacramento bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.
Petaluma to Sacramento train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Petaluma Downtown station.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Sacramento is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
You can take a train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to Sacramento via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Richmond, and Richmond in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Sacramento Bus Station via 1st St & Mission St and San Francisco Bus Station in around 4h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Petaluma to Sacramento bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Petaluma to Sacramento train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Sacramento is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Petaluma to Sacramento.
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