Petaluma, California is a small city located in Sonoma County, approximately 45 kilometers north of San Francisco. Although it is small, Petaluma has a variety of transportation options to get around the city and the greater Bay Area. The Golden Gate Transit buses are the primary option for public transportation, running throughout the day between Petaluma and San Francisco. Local bus services such as Sonoma County Transit and Petaluma Transit also provide useful connections for our local residents to get around town and into neighboring cities. In addition, this city provides access to Amtrak train service from various stations within the county. Lastly, travelers can hop on one of our local shuttles which transport riders from Petaluma to other nearby cities including Napa Valley and Santa Rosa. With these multiple options for getting around town or out of town, it's easy to see how Petaluma is well connected with its transit system!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Petaluma takes 30.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Petaluma get to work:
- 74.2% drive their own car alone
- 11.1% carpool with others
- 7.8% work from home
- 2.8% take mass transit