How to get from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma by bus and train?

From 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma by bus and train

To get from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 38R bus from Geary Blvd & 6th Ave station to O'Farrell 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 48 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus and train schedule from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

108min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 38R38R
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Geary Blvd & 6th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geary Blvd & 6th Ave
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 38R38R
    Wait for bus
    38R
    Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Farrell St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 15818
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd
    ID 40026
    150 yd • 2 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
    38 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

Alternative route from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma by bus and train via 38, 101 and SMART

To get from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 38 bus from Geary Blvd & 6th Ave station to O'Farrell 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 58 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus and train schedule from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

118min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Geary Blvd & 6th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geary Blvd & 6th Ave
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Farrell St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 15818
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd
    ID 40026
    150 yd • 2 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
    38 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 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma

The distance between 6th Ave & Geary Blvd and Petaluma is approximately 41.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd 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 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma

To check the bus and train schedule from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (6th Ave & Geary Blvd) 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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Alternative route from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma by bus and train via 38, 101 and SMART

To get from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 38 bus from Geary Blvd & 6th Ave station to O'Farrell 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 58 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus and train schedule from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

118min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Geary Blvd & 6th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geary Blvd & 6th Ave
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Farrell St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 15818
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Geary Blvd
    ID 40026
    150 yd • 2 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
    38 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 38R, Bus line 101, Train line SMART.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 101, Train line SMART.

  • Is there a direct bus between 6th Ave & Geary Blvd and Petaluma?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma?

    The 38R bus line goes from Geary Blvd & 6th Ave station near 6th Ave & Geary Blvd in Inner Richmond to Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Transit Center station near Petaluma.

  • How long does it take to travel from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 6th Ave & Geary Blvd and Petaluma by bus and train is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to get to Petaluma?

    Get on the 38R bus from the Geary Blvd & 6th Ave stop near 6th Ave & Geary Blvd in Inner Richmond.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 6th Ave & Geary Blvd and Petaluma?

    Get off the bus at the Transit Center station, which is closest to Petaluma.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma?

    The ride from 6th Ave & Geary Blvd to Petaluma costs $9.50.

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