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

The cheapest way to get from Stanford to Petaluma is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanford to Petaluma is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Stanford and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanford to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Stanford Oval and arriving at Petaluma via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 and San Francisco Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Stanford to Petaluma?

The distance between Stanford and Petaluma is 76 miles. The road distance is 71.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanford to Petaluma without a car is to Caltrain and line 101 bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Stanford to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanford to Petaluma bus from?

Stanford to Petaluma bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Stanford to Petaluma bus arrive?

Stanford to Petaluma bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1 station.

Can I drive from Stanford to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanford to Petaluma is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Stanford to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 204+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Stanford to Petaluma - 5 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, and line 101 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanford to Petaluma by train, bus, car, or ferry

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Caltrain, line 101 bus, train
best
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain
3h 56m
Drive 71.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanford to Petalumacar 71.1 mi
1h 28m
$13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus Sonoma County Airport
4h 19m
$28–64
Caltrain, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Palo Alto 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 21m
Bus via San Rafael
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus From SFO
4h 42m
$42–47

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Distance: 75.1 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Stanford Oval to Petaluma via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level, and San Francisco Airport in around 4h 19m.

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