What is the cheapest way to get from Petaluma to San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to San Jose is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Petaluma to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to San Jose is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via 4th St & Folsom St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Petaluma to San Jose?

The distance between Petaluma and San Jose is 83 miles. The road distance is 82.9 miles.

How do I travel from Petaluma to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Petaluma to San Jose without a car is to train and line 580 bus and BART which takes 3h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Petaluma to San Jose?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Petaluma to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to San Jose bus from?

Petaluma to San Jose bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.

Where does the Petaluma to San Jose bus arrive?

Petaluma to San Jose bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.

Can I drive from Petaluma to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to San Jose is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Petaluma to San Jose.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 441+ hotels available in San Jose.

Petaluma to San Jose - 5 ways to travel via train, line 580 bus, BART, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Petaluma to San Jose by train, bus, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, or ferry

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Train, line 580 bus, BART
best
1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
3. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3h 16m
Drive 82.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Petaluma to San Josecar 82.4 mi
1h 32m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
3h 29m
$18–28
Train, ferry, Caltrain
1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 5m
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to Santa Clara & Almaden Blvdbus 22
5h 11m
$31–66

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Distance: 82.7 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to San Jose Diridon Station via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 3h 29m.

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