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How to get fromPetaluma to San Francisco Bay Areaby bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Petaluma to San Francisco Bay Area by bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    1h 53m

  2. Train, line 132 bus, ferry, travel

    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 The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 132
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    3h

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Map of how to get from Petaluma to San Francisco Bay Area.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Petaluma to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the bus to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to San Francisco Bay Area via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h.

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