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How to get from Sonoma to Alto by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Sonoma to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Broadway & Maple St station to Petaluma Transit Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SMART train and finally take the 132 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $5.40.

110min$5.40
Bus - 4040
Train - SMART
Bus - 132132
Leaves from Broadway & Maple St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sonoma
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Petaluma Transit Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    ID 40164
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 40, SMART and 71

To get from Sonoma to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Broadway & Maple St station to Petaluma Transit Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SMART train and finally take the 71 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $5.40.

114min$5.40
Bus - 4040
Train - SMART
Bus - 7171
Leaves from Broadway & Maple St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sonoma
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Petaluma Transit Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Marin City
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    ID 40164
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sonoma to Alto

The distance between Sonoma, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 42.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sonoma to Alto by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sonoma

Sonoma is located at Sonoma, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is E Broadway & Macarthur (Ac Sonoma Vly Hs).

Bus stations close to Sonoma:

  • E Broadway & Macarthur (Ac Sonoma Vly Hs)
  • W Macarthur & Broadway (Ac Sonoma Vly Hs)
  • Sonoma Plaza

Public transit stations close to Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Alto is located at Alto, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Reed Blvd & Redwood Highway Frontage Rd.

Train stations close to Alto:

  • Larkspur Station

Bus stations close to Alto:

  • Reed Blvd & Redwood Highway Frontage Rd
  • E Blithedale Av & Tower Dr
  • E Blithedale Av & Kipling Av

Ferry stations close to Alto:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Alternative route by bus and train via 40, SMART and 71

To get from Sonoma to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Broadway & Maple St station to Petaluma Transit Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SMART train and finally take the 71 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $5.40.

114min$5.40
Bus - 4040
Train - SMART
Bus - 7171
Leaves from Broadway & Maple St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sonoma
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Petaluma Transit Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Marin City
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    Ride to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Tiburon Wye Bus Pad
    ID 40164
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sonoma to Alto?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line SMART, Bus line 132.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sonoma to Alto?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line SMART, Bus line 71.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sonoma and Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sonoma to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 40 bus line goes from Petaluma Transit Mall station near Sonoma to Petaluma Transit Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Petaluma Transit Mall station near Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Sonoma to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sonoma and Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sonoma to get to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 40 bus from the Petaluma Transit Mall stop near Sonoma in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sonoma and Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Petaluma Transit Mall stop, which is closest to Alto in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Sonoma to Alto?

    The ride from Sonoma to Alto costs $5.40.

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