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

From Bolinas to Petaluma by bus and train

To get from Bolinas to Petaluma in Petaluma, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61 bus from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd station to Marin City Donahue & Terners Southbound station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 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 42 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

162min$4.80
Bus - 6161
Bus - 7171
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bolinas
    Wharf Road
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sausalito
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marin City Donahue & Terners Southbound
    ID 44113
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donahue St & Terners Dr (Marin City Hub)
    ID 40113
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bolinas to Petaluma by bus and train via 61, 17 and SMART

To get from Bolinas to Petaluma in Petaluma, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61 bus from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd station to Miller Ave & Camino Alto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 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 42 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

162min$4.80
Bus - 6161
Bus - 1717
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bolinas
    Wharf Road
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sausalito
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miller Ave & Camino Alto
    ID 40150
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    San Rafael
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bolinas to Petaluma

The distance between Bolinas, Petaluma and Petaluma, Petaluma is approximately 52.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolinas to Petaluma by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Petaluma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Petaluma, Petaluma

Petaluma is located at Petaluma Boulevard South, Petaluma and the nearest public transit station is Petaluma Blvd S & F St.

Train stations close to Petaluma:

  • Petaluma Downtown

Bus stations close to Petaluma:

  • Petaluma Blvd S & F St
  • 4th & C St
  • 4th & C Street

Alternative route from Bolinas to Petaluma by bus and train via 61, 17 and SMART

To get from Bolinas to Petaluma in Petaluma, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61 bus from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd station to Miller Ave & Camino Alto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 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 42 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

162min$4.80
Bus - 6161
Bus - 1717
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Brighton Ave & Wharf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bolinas
    Wharf Road
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sausalito
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miller Ave & Camino Alto
    ID 40150
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    San Rafael
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line 71, Bus line SMART.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line 17, Bus line SMART.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bolinas and Petaluma?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bolinas to Petaluma?

    The 61 bus line goes from Sausalito station near Bolinas in Bolinas to Marin City Donahue & Terners Southbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Marin City Donahue & Terners Southbound station near Petaluma in Petaluma.

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

    The total travel time between Bolinas in Bolinas and Petaluma in Petaluma by bus and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 61 bus from the Sausalito stop near Bolinas in Bolinas.

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

    Get off the bus at the Marin City Donahue & Terners Southbound station, which is closest to Petaluma in Petaluma.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Bolinas to Petaluma?

    The ride from Bolinas to Petaluma costs $4.80.