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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Petalumaby unknown, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Petaluma by unknown, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, ferry, bus

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Sansome St & Lombard St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus bus 172
    2h 46m

  2. Travel, ferry, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry ferry
    4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain train
    3h 32m

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  • Distance: 44.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Petaluma. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to Sansome St & Lombard St, then take the bus to Petaluma Blvd S & G St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to SMART Petaluma Downtown via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, San Francisco-Gate C, Larkspur, and SMART Larkspur in around 3h 32m.

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