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

From Berkeley to Petaluma by bus and train

To get from Berkeley to Petaluma you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the FS bus from University Av & 6th St station to Salesforce Transit 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 $11.00. The bus and train schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

147min$11.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - FSFS
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from University Av & 6th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Av & 6th St
    ID 51105
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - FSFS
    Wait for bus
    FS
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID 50019
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 1st St
    100 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
    55 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 Berkeley to Petaluma by bus and train via 72L, 580 and SMART

To get from Berkeley to Petaluma you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72L bus from San Pablo Av & University Av station to Del Norte BART (Bay 5) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 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 26 min. The ride fare is $8.40. The bus and train schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

146min$8.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 72L72L
Bus - 580580
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from San Pablo Av & University Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & University Av
    ID 55525
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 72L72L
    Wait for bus
    72L
    Contra Costa College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Bay 5)
    ID 52949
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    50 yd • 1 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 Berkeley to Petaluma

The distance between Berkeley and Petaluma is approximately 51.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley 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 Berkeley to Petaluma

To check the bus and train schedule from Berkeley to Petaluma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Berkeley) 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 Berkeley to Petaluma by bus and train via 72L, 580 and SMART

To get from Berkeley to Petaluma you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72L bus from San Pablo Av & University Av station to Del Norte BART (Bay 5) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 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 26 min. The ride fare is $8.40. The bus and train schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

146min$8.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 72L72L
Bus - 580580
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from San Pablo Av & University Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & University Av
    ID 55525
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 72L72L
    Wait for bus
    72L
    Contra Costa College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Bay 5)
    ID 52949
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    50 yd • 1 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 Berkeley to Petaluma?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 72L, Bus line 580, Train line SMART.

  • Is there a direct bus between Berkeley 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 Berkeley to Petaluma?

    The FS bus line goes from University Av & 6th St station near Berkeley in Berkeley to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till San Francisco station near Petaluma.

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

    The total travel time between Berkeley and Petaluma by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the FS bus from the University Av & 6th St stop near Berkeley in Berkeley.

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

    Get off the bus at the San Francisco station, which is closest to Petaluma.

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

    The ride from Berkeley to Petaluma costs $11.00.

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