How to get from Vallejo to Petaluma by bus and train?

From Vallejo to Petaluma by bus and train

To get from Vallejo to Petaluma you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West) station to Deln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the SMART train from San Rafael Station station to Petaluma Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Vallejo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

163min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Bus - 580580
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West)
    ID 821001
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deln
    ID -480
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Vallejo to Petaluma by ferry and train

To get from Vallejo to Petaluma you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one train line: take the VALLEJO ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal station to San Francisco Ferry Building station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LSSF ferry and finally take the SMART train from Larkspur Station station to Petaluma Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $15.10. The bus and train schedule from Vallejo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

207min$15.10
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - VALLEJOVALLEJO
Ferry - LSSFLSSF
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Vallejo Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Vallejo Ferry Terminal
    ID 7212
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Ferry - VALLEJOVALLEJO
    Wait for ferry
    VALLEJO
    San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco-Gate C
    ID 43000
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - LSSFLSSF
    Wait for ferry
    LSSF
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Larkspur
    ID 43004
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Larkspur Station
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vallejo to Petaluma

The distance between Vallejo and Petaluma is approximately 51.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vallejo to Petaluma by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Petaluma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Vallejo to Petaluma

To check the bus and train schedule from Vallejo to Petaluma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Vallejo) and destination (Petaluma), 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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From Vallejo to Petaluma by ferry and train

To get from Vallejo to Petaluma you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one train line: take the VALLEJO ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal station to San Francisco Ferry Building station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LSSF ferry and finally take the SMART train from Larkspur Station station to Petaluma Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $15.10. The bus and train schedule from Vallejo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

207min$15.10
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - VALLEJOVALLEJO
Ferry - LSSFLSSF
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Vallejo Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Vallejo Ferry Terminal
    ID 7212
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Ferry - VALLEJOVALLEJO
    Wait for ferry
    VALLEJO
    San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco-Gate C
    ID 43000
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - LSSFLSSF
    Wait for ferry
    LSSF
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Larkspur
    ID 43004
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Larkspur Station
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 580, Train line SMART.

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

    The alternative route takes 207 minutes, using Ferry line VALLEJO, Ferry line LSSF, Train line SMART.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vallejo and Petaluma?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vallejo to Petaluma?

    The R bus line goes from Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West) station near Vallejo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express station near Petaluma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Vallejo to Petaluma by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Vallejo and Petaluma by bus and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the R bus from the Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West) stop near Vallejo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express station, which is closest to Petaluma.

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