What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Petaluma?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Petaluma is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Petaluma?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Petaluma is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Petaluma?

The distance between Sacramento and Petaluma is 97 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Petaluma without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Petaluma without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Petaluma?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Sacramento to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Petaluma bus from?

Sacramento to Petaluma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Sacramento to Petaluma bus arrive?

Sacramento to Petaluma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Petaluma is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Sacramento to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 199+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Sacramento to Petaluma - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 580 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Petaluma by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 10m
Drive 78.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sacramento to Petalumacar 78.2 mi
1h 33m
$13–19
Train, line 580 bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2 to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 580
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain
3h 48m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
4h 15m
$24–36

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Distance: 96.4 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via San Francisco Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St in around 4h 15m.

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