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How to get from Sonoma to Silicon Valley by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Sonoma to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Sonoma Plaza station to Lakeville Hwy At Marina Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 164 bus and finally take the LOCAL train from San Francisco station to Palo Alto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $15.70.

284min$15.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 164164
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Silicon Valley
Leaves from Sonoma Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Petaluma Transit Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeville Hwy At Marina Av
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakeville Hwy. & Marina
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    112 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Silicon Valley
    Walk to
    Silicon Valley
    Addison Avenue
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 40, 164 and LTD 5

To get from Sonoma to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Sonoma Plaza station to Lakeville Hwy At Marina Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 164 bus and finally take the LTD 5 train from San Francisco station to Palo Alto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $15.70.

303min$15.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 164164
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Walk to Silicon Valley
Leaves from Sonoma Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Petaluma Transit Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeville Hwy At Marina Av
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakeville Hwy. & Marina
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    112 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Silicon Valley
    Walk to
    Silicon Valley
    Addison Avenue
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sonoma to Silicon Valley

The distance between Sonoma, Palo Alto and Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is approximately 90 mi, which can typically be travelled in 284 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sonoma to Silicon Valley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Palo Alto – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sonoma

Sonoma is located at East Spain Street, Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is 2nd St West & Hwy 12.

Bus stations close to Sonoma:

  • 2nd St West & Hwy 12
  • Maxwell Village Shopping Center (Inside)

Public transit stations close to Silicon Valley, Palo Alto

Silicon Valley is located at Addison Avenue, Palo Alto and the nearest public transit station is Hamilton & Ramona (N).

Train stations close to Silicon Valley:

  • Menlo Park
  • Palo Alto
  • California Avenue

Bus stations close to Silicon Valley:

  • Hamilton & Ramona (N)
  • Hamilton & Ramona (S)
  • Middlefield & Channing (W)

Alternative route by bus and train via 40, 164 and LTD 5

To get from Sonoma to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Sonoma Plaza station to Lakeville Hwy At Marina Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 164 bus and finally take the LTD 5 train from San Francisco station to Palo Alto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $15.70.

303min$15.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Bus - 164164
Train - LTD 5
LTD 5
Walk to Silicon Valley
Leaves from Sonoma Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Petaluma Transit Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeville Hwy At Marina Av
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakeville Hwy. & Marina
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    112 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - LTD 5
    Wait for train
    LTD 5
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palo Alto
    ID palo_alto
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Silicon Valley
    Walk to
    Silicon Valley
    Addison Avenue
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sonoma to Silicon Valley?

    The fastest way takes 284 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 164, Bus line LOCAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sonoma to Silicon Valley?

    The alternative route takes 303 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line 164, Bus line LTD 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sonoma and Silicon Valley?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sonoma to Silicon Valley?

    The 40 bus line goes from Sonoma Plaza station near Sonoma in Sonoma to Petaluma Transit Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Silicon Valley station near Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sonoma to Silicon Valley by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sonoma in Sonoma and Silicon Valley in Palo Alto by bus and train is about 4 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sonoma to get to Silicon Valley?

    Get on the 40 bus from the Sonoma Plaza stop near Sonoma in Sonoma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sonoma and Silicon Valley?

    Get off the bus at the Silicon Valley station, which is closest to Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Sonoma to Silicon Valley?

    The ride from Sonoma to Silicon Valley costs $15.70.

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