How to get from Palou Ave & 3rd St to Petaluma by bus and train?

From Palou Ave & 3rd St to Petaluma by bus and train

To get from Palou Ave & 3rd St to Petaluma you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 15 bus from Palou Ave & 3rd St station to 3rd St & Mission St / Moscone Center 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 27 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus and train schedule from Palou Ave & 3rd St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

147min$9.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Palou Ave & 3rd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palou Ave & 3rd St
    ID 15864
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Sutter & Sansome
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Mission St / Moscone Center
    ID 13136
    34 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
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    50 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 Palou Ave & 3rd St to Petaluma

The distance between Palou Ave & 3rd St and Petaluma is approximately 47.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palou Ave & 3rd St 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 Palou Ave & 3rd St to Petaluma

To check the bus and train schedule from Palou Ave & 3rd St to Petaluma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palou Ave & 3rd St) 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 Palou Ave & 3rd St to Petaluma?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 101, Train line SMART.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palou Ave & 3rd St and Petaluma?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palou Ave & 3rd St to Petaluma?

    The 15 bus line goes from Palou Ave & 3rd St station near Palou Ave & 3rd St in Bayview to 3rd St & Mission St / Moscone Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 3rd St & Mission St / Moscone Center station near Petaluma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palou Ave & 3rd St to Petaluma by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Palou Ave & 3rd St and Petaluma by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palou Ave & 3rd St to get to Petaluma?

    Get on the 15 bus from the Palou Ave & 3rd St stop near Palou Ave & 3rd St in Bayview.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palou Ave & 3rd St and Petaluma?

    Get off the bus at the 3rd St & Mission St / Moscone Center station, which is closest to Petaluma.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Palou Ave & 3rd St to Petaluma?

    The ride from Palou Ave & 3rd St to Petaluma costs $9.50.

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