How to get from Sonoma to Mill Valley by bus and train?

From Sonoma to Mill Valley by bus and train

To get from Sonoma to Mill Valley you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Sonoma Plaza station to Petaluma Transit Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SMART train and finally take the 17 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to E Blithedale Av & Mountain View Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $4.60. The bus and train schedule from Sonoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mill Valley on the Moovit app.

224min$4.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Train - SMART
Bus - 1717
Walk to Mill Valley
Leaves from Sonoma Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 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
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Sausalito
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Blithedale Av & Mountain View Av
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mill Valley
    Walk to
    Mill Valley
    Sunnyside Avenue
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sonoma to Mill Valley by bus and train via 40, SMART and 36

To get from Sonoma to Mill Valley you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Sonoma Plaza station to Petaluma Transit Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SMART train and finally take the 36 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Tiburon Blvd & Redwood Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $4.60. The bus and train schedule from Sonoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mill Valley on the Moovit app.

212min$4.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Train - SMART
Bus - 3636
Walk to Mill Valley
Leaves from Sonoma Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 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
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Marin City via San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tiburon Blvd & Redwood Hwy
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mill Valley
    Walk to
    Mill Valley
    Sunnyside Avenue
    1.97 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sonoma to Mill Valley

The distance between Sonoma and Mill Valley is approximately 44.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sonoma to Mill Valley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mill Valley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Sonoma to Mill Valley

To check the bus and train schedule from Sonoma to Mill Valley using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sonoma) and destination (Mill Valley), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Sonoma to Mill Valley by bus and train via 40, SMART and 36

To get from Sonoma to Mill Valley you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Sonoma Plaza station to Petaluma Transit Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SMART train and finally take the 36 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Tiburon Blvd & Redwood Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $4.60. The bus and train schedule from Sonoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mill Valley on the Moovit app.

212min$4.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Train - SMART
Bus - 3636
Walk to Mill Valley
Leaves from Sonoma Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 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
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Marin City via San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tiburon Blvd & Redwood Hwy
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mill Valley
    Walk to
    Mill Valley
    Sunnyside Avenue
    1.97 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sonoma to Mill Valley?

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 40, Train line SMART, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sonoma to Mill Valley?

    The alternative route takes 212 minutes, using Bus line 40, Train line SMART, Bus line 36.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sonoma and Mill Valley?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sonoma to Mill Valley?

    The 40 bus line goes from Sonoma Plaza station near Sonoma in 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 Mill Valley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sonoma to Mill Valley by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sonoma and Mill Valley by bus and train is about 3 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sonoma to get to Mill Valley?

    Get on the 40 bus from the Sonoma Plaza stop near Sonoma in Sonoma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sonoma and Mill Valley?

    Get off the bus at the Petaluma Transit Mall stop, which is closest to Mill Valley.

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

    The ride from Sonoma to Mill Valley costs $4.60.

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