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How to get from Petaluma to Walnut Creek by BART and bus?

By BART and bus

To get from Petaluma to Walnut Creek in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 44 bus from Mcdowell Blvd & E Washington St station to East Washington St & Ellis St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $13.60.

164min$13.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Bus - 101101
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Walnut Creek
Leaves from Mcdowell Blvd & E Washington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcdowell Blvd & E Washington St
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Petaluma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Washington St & Ellis St
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    101 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Walnut Creek
    Walk to
    Walnut Creek
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by BART and bus via 101 and YELLOW

To get from Petaluma to Walnut Creek in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 101 bus from East Washington St & Ellis St station to Hyde St & Grove St station. Next, take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $13.60.

164min$13.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Walnut Creek
Leaves from East Washington St & Ellis St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Washington St & Ellis St
    0.77 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Walnut Creek
    Walk to
    Walnut Creek
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Petaluma to Walnut Creek

The distance between Petaluma, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Walnut Creek, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 65.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Petaluma to Walnut Creek by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Petaluma

Petaluma is located at Petaluma, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Eastside Transit Center-Maria Dr & Park Ln.

Train stations close to Petaluma:

  • Petaluma Downtown

Bus stations close to Petaluma:

  • Eastside Transit Center-Maria Dr & Park Ln
  • Maria Dr and Greenbriar
  • Park Ln & Greenbriar Cir NB

Public transit stations close to Walnut Creek, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Walnut Creek is located at Walnut Creek, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is N Main St and Arroyo Way.

BART stations close to Walnut Creek:

  • Walnut Creek
  • Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

Bus stations close to Walnut Creek:

  • N Main St and Arroyo Way
  • Walnut Creek BART
  • N California Blvd and Cole Ave

Alternative route by BART and bus via 101 and YELLOW

To get from Petaluma to Walnut Creek in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 101 bus from East Washington St & Ellis St station to Hyde St & Grove St station. Next, take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $13.60.

164min$13.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Walnut Creek
Leaves from East Washington St & Ellis St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Washington St & Ellis St
    0.77 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Walnut Creek
    Walk to
    Walnut Creek
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Petaluma to Walnut Creek?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line 101, Bus line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Petaluma to Walnut Creek?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line YELLOW.

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

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

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

    The 44 bus line goes from Mcdowell Blvd & E Washington St station near Petaluma to Petaluma station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Petaluma station near Walnut Creek in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Petaluma to Walnut Creek in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Petaluma and Walnut Creek in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the 44 bus from the Mcdowell Blvd & E Washington St stop near Petaluma in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the bus at the Petaluma station, which is closest to Walnut Creek in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from Petaluma to Walnut Creek?

    The ride from Petaluma to Walnut Creek costs $13.60.

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