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How to get fromSanta Ana to Petalumaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Ana to Petaluma by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SNA - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Petalumabus bus
    3h 7m
    $263–508

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus bus 172
    12h 11m
    $79–143

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus bus
    16h 26m
    $184–372

  4. Drive 439.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Petalumacar car 439.5 mi
    7h 35m
    $81–116

  5. Fly to Napa County Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Napa County Airport (APC)plane plane SNA - APC
    2. Take the taxi from Napa County Airport (APC) to Petalumataxi taxi
    2h 13m
    $178–483

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus
    4h
    $233–838

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    4h 20m
    $293–838

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus
    5h 28m
    $278–933

  9. Train, bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus bus 172
    13h 38m
    $81–143

Santa Ana to Petaluma by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via San Francisco Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St in around 12h 11m.

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