How to get from Berkeley to Petaluma by bus?

From Berkeley to Petaluma by bus

To get from Berkeley to Petaluma you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 51B bus from College at Haste station to College Av & Claremont Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E bus and finally take the 101 bus from Mission St & 1st St station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

156min$11.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 51B51B
Bus - EE
Bus - 101101
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from College at Haste

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College at Haste
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 51B51B
    Wait for bus
    51B
    Rockridge BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Av & Claremont Av
    ID 57877
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Claremont Av & College Av
    ID 56188
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - EE
    Wait for bus
    E
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID 50019
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 1st St
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Blvd S & G St
    ID 40838
    94 min
  • 10
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Berkeley to Petaluma by bus via 27, J and 101

To get from Berkeley to Petaluma you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 27 bus from College at Haste station to Ashby Av & Acton St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J bus and finally take the 101 bus from Mission St & 1st St station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

161min$11.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2727
Bus - JJ
Bus - 101101
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from College at Haste

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College at Haste
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Emeryville Amtrak
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashby Av & Acton St
    ID 54954
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - JJ
    Wait for bus
    J
    San Francisco
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID 50019
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 1st St
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Blvd S & G St
    ID 40838
    94 min
  • 9
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Berkeley to Petaluma

The distance between Berkeley and Petaluma is approximately 52.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley to Petaluma by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Petaluma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Berkeley to Petaluma

To check the bus schedule from Berkeley to Petaluma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Berkeley) and destination (Petaluma), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Berkeley to Petaluma by bus via 27, J and 101

To get from Berkeley to Petaluma you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 27 bus from College at Haste station to Ashby Av & Acton St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J bus and finally take the 101 bus from Mission St & 1st St station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

161min$11.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2727
Bus - JJ
Bus - 101101
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from College at Haste

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College at Haste
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Emeryville Amtrak
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashby Av & Acton St
    ID 54954
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - JJ
    Wait for bus
    J
    San Francisco
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID 50019
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 1st St
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Blvd S & G St
    ID 40838
    94 min
  • 9
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Berkeley to Petaluma?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 51B, Bus line E, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Berkeley to Petaluma?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 27, Bus line J, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Petaluma?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Berkeley to Petaluma?

    The 51B bus line goes from College at Haste station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Rockridge BART station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rockridge BART station near Petaluma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Berkeley to Petaluma by bus?

    The total travel time between Berkeley and Petaluma by bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Berkeley to get to Petaluma?

    Get on the 51B bus from the College at Haste stop near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Berkeley and Petaluma?

    Get off the bus at the Rockridge BART stop, which is closest to Petaluma.

  • How much is the bus fare from Berkeley to Petaluma?

    The ride from Berkeley to Petaluma costs $11.00.

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