What is the cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Petaluma to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Petaluma and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Petaluma to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Petaluma and Silicon Valley is 72 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.

How do I travel from Petaluma to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Petaluma to Silicon Valley without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Petaluma to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Petaluma to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Silicon Valley bus from?

Petaluma to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Petaluma station.

Where does the Petaluma to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Petaluma to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at San Francisco Airport station.

Can I drive from Petaluma to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Silicon Valley is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Petaluma to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 491+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Petaluma to Silicon Valley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and Caltrain

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There are 6 ways to get from Petaluma to Silicon Valley by bus, train, car, or ferry

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
best
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 35m
$38–73
Drive 71 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Petaluma to Silicon Valleycar 71 mi
1h 25m
$13–19
Train, line 101 bus, Caltrain
1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 31m
$28–62
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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 37m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain
2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
3h 56m

Petaluma to Silicon Valley by bus, foot, subway, and train

119Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 71.1 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Petaluma to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 31m.

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