Petaluma Transit
Petaluma Transit is the public bus service in the city of Petaluma, Sonoma County, California. The system connects with several Sonoma County Transit routes for further travel within the county, Golden Gate Transit routes for travel between the city, Marin County, and San Francisco, and Sonoma County Airport Express routes for travel between the city, Oakland International Airport, and San Francisco International Airport.[1]
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| Parent | City of Petaluma |
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| Headquarters | 555 North McDowell Blvd |
| Locale | Petaluma, CA |
| Service type | bus service, paratransit |
| Operator | MV Transportation |
| Website | transit.cityofpetaluma.net |
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday between 6:20 a.m. and 6:15 p.m., and on Saturday from 7:20 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., with no evening or Sunday, service. Saturday service is provided on some holidays.
Petaluma Paratransit provides ADA-mandated paratransit for eligible persons within Petaluma City Limits.
Routes serving Petaluma
PT = Petaluma Transit, SCT = Sonoma County Transit and GGT = Golden Gate Transit
| Route No. | Operator | Terminals | Notes | Schedule Information | |
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| 1 | PT | Petaluma Blvd./Cherry Valley |
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Route 1 Schedule | |
| 1T | PT | Replaces Route 1, serving select schools in West Petaluma, at the following times:
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| 2 | PT | North McDowell |
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Route 2 Schedule | |
| 3 | PT | Sonoma Mtn. Parkway/South Ely |
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Route 3 Schedule | |
| 5 | PT | West Petaluma |
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Route 5 Schedule | |
| 11 | PT | E. Washington Street |
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Route 11 Schedule | |
| 24 | PT | Lakeville Road |
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Route 24 Schedule | |
| 33 | PT | South Ely/Sonoma Mtn. Parkway |
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Route 33 Schedule | |
| 40 | SCT | Sonoma (Sonoma Plaza) | Petaluma (Copeland St. Transit Mall) | Operates weekday peak periods only | See Sonoma County Transit |
| 44 | SCT | Santa Rosa (Coddingtown Mall) | Serves SSU, Cotati, and East Petaluma | ||
| 48 | SCT | Serves Rohnert Park, Cotati, and West Petaluma | |||
| 48X | SCT | Santa Rosa (County Administration Center) | Petaluma (Petaluma Fairgrounds) | Commuter route serving the Petaluma Fairgrounds Park-and-Ride | |
| 72 | GGT | Santa Rosa (Piner & Industrial) | San Francisco (Financial District) | Commuter route serving the Petaluma Fairgrounds Park-and-Ride | See List of Golden Gate Transit Routes |
| 74 | GGT | West Petaluma (Petaluma Blvd. N & Stony Point) | Commuter route; provides connections with all Petaluma Transit routes at 4th & C Streets | ||
| 76 | GGT | East Petaluma (Ely Road & York) | Commuter route; provides connections with Petaluma Transit Routes 3N/3S along Ely Road & Sonoma Mountain Parkway | ||
| 101 | GGT | Santa Rosa (Piner & Industrial) | San Francisco (Civic Center) | Serves the Copeland Street Transit Mall (weeknights, weekends, and holidays) | |
| 101X | Commuter route; provides direct connections between Petaluma and San Francisco Civic Center | ||||
Attractions served by Petaluma Transit
Petaluma Transit serves regional transit transfer points such as Fourth and C Streets, in downtown Petaluma, the Copeland Transit Mall, and the Petaluma Fairgrounds, allowing transfers to and from all Petaluma Transit Routes to Sonoma County Transit, Golden Gate Transit, and Amtrak. Petaluma Transit's trunk route,
Route 1: Petaluma Boulevard & Cherry Valley
- Boulevard Bowl (Petaluma Blvd. S & McNear)
- City Hall
- Petaluma Junior High School
- Petaluma High School
- Petaluma Village Premium Outlets
- Town and Country Shopping Center
- Petaluma Veterans Hall
Route 2: North McDowell
- Lucchesi Park
- Petaluma Plaza Shopping Center
- Plaza North Shopping Center
- Petaluma Valley Hospital
- Redwood Gateway Shopping Center (Kohl's)
- Petaluma Community Health Clinic
Routes 3 & 33: Sonoma Mtn. Parkway/South Ely (Route 3 operates clockwise and Route 33 runs counterclockwise trips)
- Casa Grande High School
- Crinella Park
- East Washington Creek Trail
- Lucchesi Park
- Lynch Creek Trail
- Santa Rosa Junior College (Petaluma Campus)
- Kenilworth Junior High School
Route 11: E Washington Street
- Downtown Petaluma, including 4th & C
- Copeland Street Transit Mall, east of downtown, providing an easy transfer to Golden Gate Transit and Sonoma County Transit services.
- Golden Eagle Shopping Center
- Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds (Park-and-Ride)
- Petaluma Swim Center and Skate Park
- Washington Square Shopping Center
Route 24: Lakeville
- Adobe Creek Trail
- Altman Marsh Trail
- Casa Grande High School
- Crinella Park
- Gateway Plaza Shopping Center
- Kaiser Hospital Petaluma
- Schollenberger Park and Wetlands Trail
For a map showing all of Petaluma Transit's services and attractions served, click here.
Paratransit
Petaluma Paratransit is the paratransit arm of Petaluma Transit, providing transportation for ADA-eligible persons in the city.[2] Trips can be reserved for travel Monday through Friday, 6:20am to 6:15pm, and Saturday, 7:20am to 5:45pm. Trips must be reserved at least one day in advance. Patrons must be registered with Petaluma Paratransit prior to booking trips.
Fares, Transfers, and Passes
Fares
For all regular Petaluma Transit routes:[3]
- Adult fare: $1.25
- Student fare:$1.00
- Senior (65 and older)/Disabled fare: $0.50
- Two children, five years or younger, may ride for free with one paying adult.
For Petaluma Paratransit:
- One-way fare: $2.25
Transfers
Petaluma Transit issues free transfers with paid fare for connections with other Petaluma Transit routes at time of boarding to complete a one-way trip not served by a single route. Transfer must be used within one hour.
Inter-agency Transfers
- From GGT: Petaluma Transit accepts GGT transfers for a full local fare credit.
- To GGT: Accepts Petaluma Transit transfers for a $1.00 fare credit for adults ($0.50 for youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities) for continuing travel on GGT. Surrender the transfer to the bus operator to receive the appropriate credit.[4]
- From SCT: Petaluma Transit accepts SCT transfers for $0.10 credit.
- To SCT: Accepts Petaluma Transit transfers for a first zone fare credit.
Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit:
- From SMART: Passengers receive a $1.50 fare credit when paying by Clipper.
- To SMART: Similarly, passengers receive a $1.50 discount when paying with cash value.
Passes
Two kinds of passes are offered by Petaluma Transit:
10-Ride Transit Pass
- Adults: $12.50
- Students: $10.00
- Seniors (65 and older)/Disabled: $5.00
Petaluma Transit Pass - valid for one calendar month, allowing unlimited rides on all Petaluma Transit routes
- Adults: $30.00
- Students: $20.00
- Seniors (65 and older)/Disabled: $15.00
Any person enrolled in a class at the Santa Rosa Junior College is eligible for a student pass. Petaluma Paratransit also offers a Rider Card for $27.00, good for 12 one-way trips.
The passes can be purchased at the Finance Department at City Hall, Lucchesi Community Center, Petaluma City Schools Admin Office, Mail Depot (4th & C), G & G Supermarket, Lolita's Market, Petaluma Jr. High, Kenilworth Jr. High, or through mail by contacting City Hall.