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

The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Petaluma is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Truckee to Petaluma is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Truckee and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way and arriving at Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, Rhode Island St & 16th St and North Point St & Jones St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Truckee to Petaluma?

The distance between Truckee and Petaluma is 200 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Truckee to Petaluma without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 38m and costs $45 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Truckee to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Truckee to Petaluma bus from?

Truckee to Petaluma bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, depart from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar station.

Where does the Truckee to Petaluma bus arrive?

Truckee to Petaluma bus services, operated by Tahoe Ski Trips, arrive at San Francisco - 16th St station.

Can I drive from Truckee to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Petaluma is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Truckee to Petaluma.

Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 198+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Truckee to Petaluma - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
3. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus
6h 38m
$47–82
Drive 178.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Truckee to Petalumacar 178.1 mi
3h 16m
$33–47
Bus, train via San Rafael
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
7h 6m
$43–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus Northstar
2. Take the bus from North Point St & Jones St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus 172
7h 47m
$105–109
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Martineztrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 50m
$52–114

Truckee to Petaluma by bus and train (Amtrak)

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6h 38mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.3 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Petaluma Blvd S & G St via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Francisco - 16th St, Rhode Island St & 16th St, Larkin St & Beach St, and North Point St & Jones St in around 7h 47m.

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