How to get from Terminal 3 to Petaluma by bus?

From Terminal 3 to Petaluma by bus

Take one direct bus from Terminal 3 to Petaluma in Petaluma: take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic station to Petaluma Fairgrounds station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $38.00. The bus schedule from Terminal 3 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

111min$38.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Fairgrounds
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to Petaluma
    Walk to
    Petaluma
    Petaluma Boulevard South
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Terminal 3 to Petaluma by BART, bus and train

To get from Terminal 3 to Petaluma you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza 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 21 min. The ride fare is $19.05. The bus schedule from Terminal 3 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

141min$19.05
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    190 yd • 3 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
    43 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 Terminal 3 to Petaluma

The distance between Terminal 3 and Petaluma is approximately 61.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal 3 to Petaluma by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Petaluma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Terminal 3 to Petaluma

To check the bus schedule from Terminal 3 to Petaluma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Terminal 3) and destination (Petaluma), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Terminal 3 to Petaluma by BART, bus and train

To get from Terminal 3 to Petaluma you’ll need to take one BART line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza 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 21 min. The ride fare is $19.05. The bus schedule from Terminal 3 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Petaluma on the Moovit app.

141min$19.05
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 101101
Train - SMART
Walk to Petaluma
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    190 yd • 3 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
    43 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 Terminal 3 to Petaluma?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Terminal 3 to Petaluma?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using BART line RED, Bus line 101, Train line SMART.

  • Is there a direct bus between Terminal 3 and Petaluma?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Terminal 3 in Sfo to Petaluma in Petaluma in 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Terminal 3 to Petaluma?

    The AIRPORT EXPRESS bus line goes from SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic station near Terminal 3 in Sfo to Sonoma County station near Petaluma in Petaluma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal 3 to Petaluma by bus?

    The total travel time between Terminal 3 and Petaluma by bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Terminal 3 to get to Petaluma?

    Get on the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from the SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic stop near Terminal 3 in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Terminal 3 and Petaluma?

    Get off the bus at the Sonoma County stop, which is closest to Petaluma.

  • When is the first bus from Terminal 3 to Petaluma?

    The first bus from Terminal 3 in Sfo to Petaluma in Petaluma is Sonoma County - SFO. It leaves the SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic stop at 1:30 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Terminal 3 to Petaluma?

    The ride from Terminal 3 to Petaluma costs $38.00.

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