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How to get from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma by bus and train?

From Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma by bus and train

To get from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma in Petaluma, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Salinas station to Emeryville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F bus and finally take the 101 bus from Salesforce Transit Center station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 58 min.

358min
Walk to train station
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - FF
Bus - 101101
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Salinas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Emeryville
    198 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shellmound St & Christie Av
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - FF
    Wait for bus
    F
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID SFTC
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Blvd S & G St
    ID 40838
    87 min
  • 10
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma by bus and train via COAST STARLIGHT, O and 101

To get from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma in Petaluma, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Salinas station to Oakland Jack London Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the O bus and finally take the 101 bus from Salesforce Transit Center station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 58 min.

358min
Walk to train station
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - OO
Bus - 101101
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Salinas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    173 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St & Alice St
    ID 54227
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - OO
    Wait for bus
    O
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID SFTC
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Blvd S & G St
    ID 40838
    87 min
  • 10
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma

The distance between Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5, Petaluma and Petaluma, Petaluma is approximately 163.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 358 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Petaluma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5

Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 is located at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5, Petaluma and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Ave / W Market St.

Train stations close to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5:

  • Salinas

Bus stations close to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5:

  • Lincoln Ave / W Market St
  • Lincoln / West Market
  • Salinas Train Station

Public transit stations close to Petaluma, Petaluma

Petaluma is located at Petaluma Boulevard South, Petaluma and the nearest public transit station is Petaluma Blvd S & G St.

Train stations close to Petaluma:

  • SMART Petaluma North
  • Petaluma Downtown

Bus stations close to Petaluma:

  • Petaluma Blvd S & G St
  • Petaluma Blvd S at F St SB
  • Petaluma Blvd S & F St

Alternative route from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma by bus and train via COAST STARLIGHT, O and 101

To get from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma in Petaluma, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the COAST STARLIGHT train from Salinas station to Oakland Jack London Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the O bus and finally take the 101 bus from Salesforce Transit Center station to Petaluma Blvd S & G St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 58 min.

358min
Walk to train station
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - OO
Bus - 101101
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from Salinas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salinas
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Seattle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakland Jack London Square
    173 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St & Alice St
    ID 54227
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - OO
    Wait for bus
    O
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID SFTC
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Blvd S & G St
    ID 40838
    87 min
  • 10
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma?

    The fastest way takes 358 minutes, using Train line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line F, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma?

    The alternative route takes 358 minutes, using Train line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line O, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct train between Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 and Petaluma?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma?

    The COAST STARLIGHT train line goes from Salinas station near Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Seattle station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Seattle station near Petaluma in Petaluma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to Petaluma by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Petaluma in Petaluma by train and bus is about 5 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 to get to Petaluma?

    Get on the COAST STARLIGHT train from the Salinas station near Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Salinas Transit Center / Gate 5 and Petaluma?

    Get off the train at the Seattle stop, which is closest to Petaluma in Petaluma.