How to get from Oakland to Petaluma by BART, bus and train?

From Oakland to Petaluma by BART, bus and train

To get from Oakland to Petaluma you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 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 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The BART, bus and train schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

119min$11.75
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oakland to Petaluma by BART, bus and train via YELLOW, 101 and SMART

To get from Oakland to Petaluma you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the YELLOW BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 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 15 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The BART, bus and train schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

135min$11.75
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    33 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 Oakland to Petaluma

The distance between Oakland and Petaluma is approximately 48.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakland to Petaluma by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Petaluma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from Oakland to Petaluma

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Oakland to Petaluma by BART, bus and train via YELLOW, 101 and SMART

To get from Oakland to Petaluma you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the YELLOW BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 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 15 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The BART, bus and train schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

135min$11.75
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    33 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 Oakland to Petaluma?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using BART line RED, Bus line 101, Train line SMART.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 101, Train line SMART.

  • Is there a direct BART between Oakland and Petaluma?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Oakland to Petaluma?

    The RED BART line goes from 12th St. Oakland City Center station near Oakland in Oakland to SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station near Petaluma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakland to Petaluma by BART, bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oakland and Petaluma by BART, bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Oakland to get to Petaluma?

    Get on the RED BART from the 12th St. Oakland City Center station near Oakland in Oakland.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Oakland and Petaluma?

    Get off the BART at the SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae station, which is closest to Petaluma.

  • How much is the total BART, bus and train fare from Oakland to Petaluma?

    The ride from Oakland to Petaluma costs $11.75.

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