How to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma by bus?

From San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma by bus

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma in Petaluma, take the 8AX bus from Bryant St & 5th St station to 3rd St & Mission St station. Next, take the 101 bus from Mission St & 3rd St station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

112min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8AX8AX
Bus - 101101
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Bryant St & 5th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bryant St & 5th St
    ID 13724
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8AX8AX
    Wait for bus
    8AX
    Pacific + Kearny
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Mission St
    ID 13136
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 3rd St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Blvd S & G St
    ID 40838
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma by bus via 30 and 101

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma in Petaluma, take the 30 bus from Townsend St & Lusk St station to 3rd St & Mission St station. Next, take the 101 bus from Mission St & 3rd St station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

122min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - 101101
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Townsend St & Lusk St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Townsend St & Lusk St
    ID 18109
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    The Presidio
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Mission St
    ID 13136
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 3rd St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Blvd S & G St
    ID 40838
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma

The distance between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Petaluma is approximately 41.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Petaluma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma

To check the bus schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco (5th/Townsend)) and destination (Petaluma), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma by bus via 30 and 101

To get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma in Petaluma, take the 30 bus from Townsend St & Lusk St station to 3rd St & Mission St station. Next, take the 101 bus from Mission St & 3rd St station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus schedule from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

122min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - 101101
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Townsend St & Lusk St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Townsend St & Lusk St
    ID 18109
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    The Presidio
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Mission St
    ID 13136
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 3rd St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Blvd S & G St
    ID 40838
    92 min
  • 7
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 8AX, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Petaluma?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma?

    The 8AX bus line goes from Bryant St & 5th St station near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to Pacific + Kearny station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pacific + Kearny station near Petaluma.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Petaluma by bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to get to Petaluma?

    Get on the 8AX bus from the Bryant St & 5th St stop near San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco (5th/Townsend) and Petaluma?

    Get off the bus at the Pacific + Kearny stop, which is closest to Petaluma.

  • When is the last bus from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma?

    The last bus from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) in Soma to Petaluma in Petaluma is the Santa Rosa - San Francisco line. It leaves the Mission St & 5th St stop at 4:40 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma?

    The ride from San Francisco (5th/Townsend) to Petaluma costs $9.50.

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