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Petaluma to Santa Rosa Bus Schedule
Bus from Petaluma to Santa Rosa: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Petaluma to Santa Rosa. Traveling by bus from Petaluma to Santa Rosa usually takes around 30 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 15 mi (24 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $6.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Petaluma to Santa Rosa?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Petaluma to Santa Rosa. Amtrak Thruway is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 0h 30m | $6.00 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Petaluma to Santa Rosa start at $6. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Petaluma to Santa Rosa
The bus takes an average of 30 minutes to cover the 15 miles from Petaluma to Santa Rosa. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 5:00pm and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Petaluma to Santa Rosa, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Petaluma to Santa Rosa. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Petaluma to Santa Rosa; ticket prices start at $6.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Petaluma?
Main departure station: Copeland Transit Mall
Most buses depart from the main station in Petaluma.
All bus stations in Petaluma:
Copeland Transit Mall
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Rosa?
Main arrival station: JC Penney Bus Stop
All buses from Petaluma arrive at one main station in Santa Rosa.
All bus stations in Santa Rosa:
JC Penney Bus Stop
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