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How to get fromPetaluma to Stanford Universityby bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Petaluma to Stanford University by bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus San Francisco Airport
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    3h 1m
    $38–73

  2. Drive 71.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Stanford Universitycar car 71.7 mi
    1h 30m
    $14–19

  3. Train, line 101 bus, Caltrain

    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 Hyde St & Grove Stbus bus 101
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 25m

  4. Train, ferry, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 2m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to San Francisco Airportbus bus San Francisco Airport
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    3h 57m
    $28–65

  6. Bus via San Rafael

    1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    4h 40m
    $42–47

Petaluma to Stanford University by bus and foot

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Stanford University, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Petaluma to Stanford University via San Francisco Airport, SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 3h 57m.

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