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How to get fromPetaluma to San Franciscoby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Petaluma to San Francisco by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to North Point St & Van Ness Avebus bus 172
    1h
    $8–12

  2. Train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train Smart
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Van Ness Ave & Sacramento Stbus bus 101
    1h 21m

  3. Drive 38.9 mi

    1. Drive from Petaluma to San Franciscocar car 38.9 mi
    49 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Petaluma to San Franciscotaxi taxi 38.9 mi
    49 min
    $140–170

Petaluma to San Francisco by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to North Point St & Van Ness Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h.

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