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How to get fromSonoma to San Francisco Bayby bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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

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  1. Line 40 bus, bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Sonoma Plaza to Petaluma Transit Mallbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    3h 52m

  2. Line 40 bus, train, line 132 bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Sonoma Plaza to Petaluma Transit Mallbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 132
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bayunknown unknown
    4h 33m

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  • Distance: 66.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Sonoma to San Francisco Bay. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Petaluma Transit Mall, walk to Copeland St Transit Mall, take the bus to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sonoma Plaza to San Francisco Bay via Petaluma Transit Mall, SMART Petaluma Downtown, SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 33m.

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