4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Arcata, CA to Petaluma, CA
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Arcata, CA to Petaluma, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arcata, CA to Petaluma, CA will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 2 buses that leave Arcata, CA for Petaluma, CA on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 318 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 7 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:00 AM5h45Arcata, CA12:45 PMPetaluma, CA$1001One-way0 transfers- 9:50 AM7h02Arcata, CA4:52 PMPetaluma, CA$1001One-way1 transfer
- 7:00 AM5h45Arcata, CA12:45 PMPetaluma, CA$1001One-way0 transfers
- 9:50 AM7h02Arcata, CA4:52 PMPetaluma, CA$1001One-way1 transfer
Live departures
Arcata, CA to Petaluma, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Arcata, CA to Petaluma, CA buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM Arcata, CA | 5h45 | 12:45 PM Petaluma, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:50 AM Arcata, CA | 7h02 | 4:52 PM Petaluma, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Arcata, CA to Petaluma, CA
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Take a bus from Arcata, CA to Petaluma, CA and enjoy the approximately 197 miles (318 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 10:05. The fastest bus covers the 197 miles (318 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 197 miles (318 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 45m |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 7:25 AM |
Last bus 10:05 AM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Bus from Arcata, CA to Petaluma, CA
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