How to get from El Cerrito Plaza BART to Petaluma by BART, bus and train?

From El Cerrito Plaza BART to Petaluma by BART, bus and train

To get from El Cerrito Plaza BART to Petaluma you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED BART from El Cerrito Plaza station to El Cerrito Del Norte 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 10 min. The ride fare is $9.30. The BART, bus and train schedule from El Cerrito Plaza BART may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and train schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

130min$9.30
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 580580
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from El Cerrito Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    El Cerrito Plaza
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    80 yd • 2 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 El Cerrito Plaza BART to Petaluma

The distance between El Cerrito Plaza BART and Petaluma is approximately 37.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Cerrito Plaza BART to Petaluma by BART, bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Petaluma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Train schedule from El Cerrito Plaza BART to Petaluma

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Cerrito Plaza BART to Petaluma?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using BART line RED, Bus line 580, Train line SMART.

  • Is there a direct BART between El Cerrito Plaza BART and Petaluma?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which BART line goes from El Cerrito Plaza BART to Petaluma?

    The RED BART line goes from El Cerrito Plaza station near El Cerrito Plaza BART in El Cerrito to El Cerrito Del Norte station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till El Cerrito Del Norte station near Petaluma.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Cerrito Plaza BART to Petaluma by BART, bus and train?

    The total travel time between El Cerrito Plaza BART and Petaluma by BART, bus and train is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near El Cerrito Plaza BART to get to Petaluma?

    Get on the RED BART from the El Cerrito Plaza station near El Cerrito Plaza BART in El Cerrito.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between El Cerrito Plaza BART and Petaluma?

    Get off the BART at the El Cerrito Del Norte station, which is closest to Petaluma.

  • How much is the total BART, bus and train fare from El Cerrito Plaza BART to Petaluma?

    The ride from El Cerrito Plaza BART to Petaluma costs $9.30.

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