There are 5 ways to get from Petaluma to Scotts Valley by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Caltrain, line 17 bus
best- Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus 17
4h 39m$21–32Drive 104.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petaluma to Scotts Valleycar 104.4 mi
2h 4m$20–28Train, line 101 bus, tram, Caltrain, line 17 bus
- Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
- Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
- Take the tram from Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn to King St & 4th Sttram N
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus 17
5h 9mBus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Cavallaro Transit Centerbus 17
4h 50m$37–74Bus, line 17 bus
- Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus 17
4h 59m$20–33
Petaluma to Scotts Valley by bus, foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Scotts Valley is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Scotts Valley is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Scotts Valley. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Petaluma and Scotts Valley is 114 miles. The road distance is 105 miles.
The best way to get from Petaluma to Scotts Valley without a car is to bus and Caltrain and line 17 bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Petaluma to Scotts Valley, including transfers.
Petaluma to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.
Petaluma to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Scotts Valley is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Petaluma to Scotts Valley.
There are 133+ hotels available in Scotts Valley.
What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Scotts Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and Diridon Station in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
Train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sonoma Marin SMART
Tram from Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn to King St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $6–9
Bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 4th St & Folsom St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Cavallaro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
Bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Santa Cruz Metro
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Diridon Station to Cavallaro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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