How to get from Petaluma to San Francisco by bus?

From Petaluma to San Francisco by bus

To get from Petaluma to San Francisco in Soma, Sf, take the 101 bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station to Van Ness Av & Pacific Av station. Next, take the 49 bus from Van Ness Ave & Vallejo St station to Van Ness Ave & Market St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $9.65.

98min$9.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to San Francisco
Leaves from Petaluma Blvd S & F St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petaluma Blvd S & F St
    ID 40837
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Ness Av & Pacific Av
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Vallejo St
    ID 18098
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    City College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Market St
    ID 18105
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Francisco
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Petaluma to San Francisco by bus, light rail and train

To get from Petaluma to San Francisco in Soma, Sf, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one light rail line: take the SMART train from Petaluma Downtown station to San Rafael Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the L light rail from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Van Ness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $11.65.

101min$11.65
Walk to train station
Train - SMART
Bus - 101101
Light Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Walk to San Francisco
Leaves from Petaluma Downtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - L
    Wait for light rail
    L
    S.F. Zoo
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Van Ness
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Francisco
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Petaluma to San Francisco

The distance between Petaluma, Soma, Sf and San Francisco, Soma, Sf is approximately 39.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Petaluma to San Francisco by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soma, Sf – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Petaluma

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

Train stations close to Petaluma:

  • Petaluma Downtown
  • SMART Petaluma North

Bus stations close to Petaluma:

  • Petaluma Blvd S & F St
  • Petaluma Blvd S at F St SB
  • 4th & C St

Public transit stations close to San Francisco, Soma, Sf

San Francisco is located at San Francisco, Soma, Sf and the nearest public transit station is Otis St & 12th St.

BART stations close to San Francisco:

  • 16th St. Mission

Bus stations close to San Francisco:

  • Otis St & 12th St
  • Hayes St & Van Ness Ave
  • Market St & Gough St

Related Routes

From Petaluma to San Francisco by bus, light rail and train

To get from Petaluma to San Francisco in Soma, Sf, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one light rail line: take the SMART train from Petaluma Downtown station to San Rafael Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the L light rail from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Van Ness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $11.65.

101min$11.65
Walk to train station
Train - SMART
Bus - 101101
Light Rail - L
Light Rail - L
Walk to San Francisco
Leaves from Petaluma Downtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Salesforce TC
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - L
    Wait for light rail
    L
    S.F. Zoo
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Van Ness
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Francisco
    Walk to
    San Francisco
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Petaluma to San Francisco?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Petaluma to San Francisco?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line SMART, Bus line 101, Bus line L.

  • Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and San Francisco?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Petaluma to San Francisco?

    The 101 bus line goes from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station near Petaluma in Petaluma to San Francisco Salesforce TC station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco Salesforce TC station near San Francisco in Soma, Sf.

  • How long does it take to travel from Petaluma to San Francisco by bus?

    The total travel time between Petaluma in Petaluma and San Francisco in Soma, Sf by bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 101 bus from the Petaluma Blvd S & F St stop near Petaluma in Petaluma.

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

    Get off the bus at the San Francisco Salesforce TC stop, which is closest to San Francisco in Soma, Sf.

  • How much is the bus fare from Petaluma to San Francisco?

    The ride from Petaluma to San Francisco costs $9.65.