How to get from Petaluma to Salinas Station by bus and train?

Petaluma to Salinas Station - Bus Schedule

The 172 bus from Petaluma to Salinas Station runs from 4:40 AM to 7:52 AM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 5 hr 31 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Petaluma to Salinas Station by bus and train

To get from Petaluma to Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 172 bus from East Washington St & Ellis St station to 4th St & Folsom St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LIMITED train and finally take the COAST STARLIGHT train from San Jose station to Salinas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Petaluma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Salinas Station on the Moovit app.

331min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 172172
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Leaves from East Washington St & Ellis St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Washington St & Ellis St
    0.78 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 172172
    Wait for bus
    172
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    ID 4thFol
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    850 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose
    ID SJC
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 9
    Ride to train station Salinas
    Ride to train station
    Salinas
    ID SNS
    100 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Petaluma to Salinas Station

The distance between Petaluma, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Salinas Station, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 156.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 331 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Petaluma to Salinas Station by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Petaluma to Salinas Station

To check the bus and train schedule from Petaluma to Salinas Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Petaluma) and destination (Salinas Station), 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 Petaluma to Salinas Station?

    The fastest way takes 331 minutes, using Bus line 172, Train line LIMITED, Train line COAST STARLIGHT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Petaluma to Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 172 bus line goes from East Washington St & Ellis St station near Petaluma to 4th St & Folsom St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 4th St & Folsom St station near Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Petaluma to Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Petaluma and Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and train is about 5 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Petaluma to get to Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 172 bus from the East Washington St & Ellis St stop near Petaluma in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Petaluma and Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the 4th St & Folsom St station, which is closest to Salinas Station in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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