What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Petaluma?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Petaluma is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Petaluma?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Petaluma is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from San Jose to Petaluma?

The distance between San Jose and Petaluma is 84 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose to Petaluma without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Petaluma without a car is to BART and line 580 bus and train which takes 3h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Petaluma?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from San Jose to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Petaluma bus from?

San Jose to Petaluma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the San Jose to Petaluma bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Jose to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Petaluma is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from San Jose to Petaluma.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Jose to Petaluma?

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San Jose to Petaluma - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, line 580 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Petaluma by subway, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or ferry

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BART, line 580 bus, train
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 580
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain
3h 28m
Drive 82.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose to Petalumacar 82.4 mi
1h 32m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
3h 51m
$16–27
Caltrain, ferry, train
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the ferry from Oracle Park Ferry Terminal to Larkspur Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain
4h 22m
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to California Dr & Broadwaybus Ecr / ...
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus
5h 40m
$32–66

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Distance: 83.3 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via San Francisco Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St in around 3h 51m.

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