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 in 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 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $4.60.

135min$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
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    230 yd • 3 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

From Sonoma to Mill Valley by bus

To get from Sonoma to Mill Valley in Mill Valley, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Sonoma Plaza station to Petaluma Transit Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus 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 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

165min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 101101
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Copeland St Transit Mall
    ID ptm
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    44 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Sausalito
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Blithedale Av & Mountain View Av
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mill Valley
    Walk to
    Mill Valley
    Sunnyside Avenue
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sonoma to Mill Valley

The distance between Sonoma, Mill Valley and Mill Valley, Mill Valley is approximately 44.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 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.

Public transit stations close to Sonoma

Sonoma is located at East Spain Street, Mill Valley and the nearest public transit station is 2nd St West & Hwy 12.

Bus stations close to Sonoma:

  • 2nd St West & Hwy 12
  • Maxwell Village Shopping Center (Inside)

Public transit stations close to Mill Valley, Mill Valley

Mill Valley is located at Sunnyside Avenue, Mill Valley and the nearest public transit station is Sunnyside Av & Miller Av.

Bus stations close to Mill Valley:

  • Sunnyside Av & Miller Av
  • Mill Valley Depot
  • Miller Av & Sunnyside Av

Related Routes

From Sonoma to Mill Valley by bus

To get from Sonoma to Mill Valley in Mill Valley, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Sonoma Plaza station to Petaluma Transit Mall station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus 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 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

165min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 101101
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Copeland St Transit Mall
    ID ptm
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    44 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Sausalito
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Blithedale Av & Mountain View Av
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mill Valley
    Walk to
    Mill Valley
    Sunnyside Avenue
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 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 165 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 101, Bus line 17.

  • 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 2 hr 15 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 in Mill Valley.

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

    The total travel time between Sonoma in Sonoma and Mill Valley in Mill Valley by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 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 in 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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