How to get from 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma by bus and train?

4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma - Bus Schedule

The 45 bus from 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 55 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma by bus and train

To get from 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 45 bus from Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain station to Union St & Van Ness Ave 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 55 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus and train schedule from 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

115min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain
    ID 18110
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Lyon + Greenwich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 16786
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Union St
    50 yd • 1 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
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    130 yd • 2 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 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma

The distance between 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain and Petaluma is approximately 41.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain 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 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma

To check the bus and train schedule from 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 45, Bus line 101, Train line SMART.

  • Is there a direct bus between 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain and Petaluma?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma?

    The 45 bus line goes from Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain station near 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain in Soma to Union St & Van Ness Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union St & Van Ness Ave station near Petaluma.

  • How long does it take to travel from 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain and Petaluma by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to get to Petaluma?

    Get on the 45 bus from the Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain stop near 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain and Petaluma?

    Get off the bus at the Union St & Van Ness Ave station, which is closest to Petaluma.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma?

    The ride from 4th St & Townsend St/Caltrain to Petaluma costs $9.50.

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