Petaluma Paratransit

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 requires all public transportation agencies to provide specialized transportation that is comparable to the public transit bus service for individuals who do not have the functional ability to ride public transit.
Petaluma Paratransit provides pre-scheduled bus transportation for persons with disabilities who cannot independently use regular Petaluma Transit service some or all of the time.
If you are interested in using the Petaluma Paratransit service, you must apply and be eligible for the service according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
Service Area

Eligibility
To utilize Petaluma Paratransit, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be unable to get to and from a bus stop or on and off a lift-equipped bus by yourself
- Have a cognitive disability that prohibits your understanding of how to complete bus trips
As part of the certification process, you must complete an application and provide a licensed medical professional’s contact information to verify your disability. All applicants must qualify for certification under the guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Paratransit Application
If you need assistance filling out one of these applications or have questions on any part of the application, please call Petaluma Paratransit’s administrative office (707) 778-4460. All forms and procedures are available in alternative texts upon request.
Incomplete applications will be returned. Two signatures are required to process all applications, found on page 7.
Petaluma Paratransit application (English)
Petaluma Paratransit Application (Spanish)
Petaluma Paratransit Rider Guide
Fares
As of July 1, 2024 Petaluma Transit is a fare-free system. No fares will be collected for travel on Petaluma Transit operated paratransit, fixed-route, and microtransit services. This is a one-year pilot that we anticipate will be extended for years to come.
Visitors
You do not need to be a resident of Petaluma to use Petaluma Paratransit. Suppose you have been certified to use paratransit in any of the nine Bay Area counties. In that case, Petaluma Paratransit will be able to provide your ride after checking the Regional Eligibility Database and confirming your eligibility (please inform our dispatcher of your status upon scheduling a ride).
ADA-eligible visitors from outside the Bay Area may use Petaluma Paratransit service for up to 21 days during any 365 days. Visitors do not need to re-certify in Petaluma during these 21 days.
Reservations
To reserve a ride on Petaluma Paratransit, call 707-778-4460 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am and 3:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
- Be prepared to give your full name, your origin, your destination, and either the time you need to be picked up OR the time you need to be dropped off in order to best schedule your ride. Let the reservationist know if you will need a return trip or if you will have someone accompanying you.
- Riders may call to reserve a trip from 1 to 7 days in advance.
- Cancellations must be made at least two hours prior to your scheduled pick-up time so that your riding privileges are not suspended. Timely cancellations allow Petaluma Paratransit to serve more customers.
- If you wish to change your destination, you must call the reservation office at least one day prior to your trip in order to see if a change can be accommodated.
Petaluma Transit Offices: 555 N McDowell Blvd Petaluma CA 94954
Contact Information
Have more questions?
707-778-4460
email: petpara@cityofpetaluma.org
Paratransit Fares
Petaluma Paratransit Fares |
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| One-Way Fare | $3.00 |
| Rider Card (12 one-way trips)* | $33.00 |
| *Note: Rider Cards are available on buses ONLY, not at pass sales outlets! | |
Latest Updates
Petaluma Transit Service Changes Beginning August 10, 2026
[EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO]
Weekday Service
Fixed-route and ADA Paratransit service will continue operating Monday through Friday.
Approximate service hours will remain 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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Weekend Service Updates
Beginning August 10, 2026, fixed-route and ADA Paratransit service will no longer operate on weekends.
To help meet essential transportation needs, Petaluma Transit is developing a new weekend safety net transportation service.
DETAILS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY, BOOKING OPTIONS, SERVICE HOURS, AND TRIP TYPES WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN JULY 2026.
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Help Shape the Future of Transit in Petaluma
Petaluma Transit is gathering feedback from riders to help build a better transit system for all.
Community input will help inform future service planning.
Share Your Feedback: Petaluma Transit | Contact / Contacto – Petaluma Transit
Or call us at 707-615-6211
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Stay informed as we continue developing transportation options that support our community’s essential travel needs.
Cambios en el Servicio de Petaluma Transit a partir del 10 de agosto de 2026
Servicio entre semana
El servicio de rutas fijas (camión grande) y Paratránsito ADA (camión blanco pequeño) continuará operando de lunes a viernes. El horario aproximado de servicio seguirá siendo de 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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Cambios en el servicio de fin de semana
A partir del 10 de agosto de 2026, el servicio de rutas fijas y Paratránsito ADA dejará de operar los fines de semana.
Para ayudar a satisfacer las necesidades esenciales de transporte de la comunidad, Petaluma Transit está desarrollando un nuevo servicio de transporte de apoyo para fines de semana.
¡Suscríbanse para recibir actualizaciones por correo electrónico!
LOS DETALLES SOBRE ELIGIBILIDAD, OPCIONES DE RESERVACIÓN, HORARIOS DE SERVICIO Y TIPOS DE VIAJES SE ANUNCIARÁN EN JULIO DE 2026.
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Ayúdenos a mejorar el transporte público en Petaluma
Petaluma Transit está recopilando comentarios de los pasajeros para ayudar a mejorar el sistema de transporte de Petaluma.
La opinión de la comunidad ayudará a orientar la planificación futura de los servicios.
Compartan sus comentarios: Petaluma Transit | Contact / Contacto – Petaluma Transit
O llámenos al 707-615-6211
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Manténganse informados mientras continuamos desarrollando opciones de transporte que apoyen las necesidades esenciales de movilidad de nuestra comunidad.
🚍Service Changes-August 2026 / Cambios de Servicio-agosto 2026
[EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO]
🚍 Petaluma Transit Service Changes Beginning August 10, 2026
📅 Weekday Service
✅ Fixed-route and ADA Paratransit service will continue operating Monday through Friday.
⏰ Approximate service hours will remain 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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🚦 Weekend Service Updates
⚠️ Beginning August 10, 2026, fixed-route and ADA Paratransit service will no longer operate on weekends.
🛟 To help meet essential transportation needs, Petaluma Transit is developing a new weekend safety net transportation service.
📧 Get Email Updates: https://cityofpetaluma-group.monday.com/boards/18416232901
ℹ️ DETAILS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY, BOOKING OPTIONS, SERVICE HOURS, AND TRIP TYPES WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN JULY 2026.
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💬 Help Shape the Future of Transit in Petaluma
📢 Petaluma Transit is gathering feedback from riders to help build a better transit system for all.
📝 Community input will help inform future service planning.
🔗 Share Your Feedback: Petaluma Transit | Contact / Contacto – Petaluma Transit
📞 Or call us at 707-615-6211
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Stay informed as we continue developing transportation options that support our community’s essential travel needs. 🚍✨
🚍 Cambios en el Servicio de Petaluma Transit a partir del 10 de agosto de 2026
📅 Servicio entre semana
✅ El servicio de rutas fijas (camión grande) y Paratránsito ADA (camión blanco pequeño) continuará operando de lunes a viernes.
⏰ El horario aproximado de servicio seguirá siendo de 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
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🚦 Cambios en el servicio de fin de semana
⚠️ A partir del 10 de agosto de 2026, el servicio de rutas fijas y Paratránsito ADA dejará de operar los fines de semana.
🛟 Para ayudar a satisfacer las necesidades esenciales de transporte de la comunidad, Petaluma Transit está desarrollando un nuevo servicio de transporte de apoyo para fines de semana.
📧 Reciban actualizaciones por correo electrónico: https://cityofpetaluma-group.monday.com/boards/18416232901
ℹ️ LOS DETALLES SOBRE ELIGIBILIDAD, OPCIONES DE RESERVACIÓN, HORARIOS DE SERVICIO Y TIPOS DE VIAJES SE ANUNCIARÁN EN JULIO DE 2026.
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💬 Ayúdenos a mejorar el transporte público en Petaluma
📢 Petaluma Transit está recopilando comentarios de los pasajeros para ayudar a mejorar el sistema de transporte de Petaluma.
📝 La opinión de la comunidad ayudará a orientar la planificación futura de los servicios.
🔗 Compartan sus comentarios: Petaluma Transit | Contact / Contacto – Petaluma Transit
📞 O llámenos al 707-615-6211
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Manténganse informados mientras continuamos desarrollando opciones de transporte que apoyen las necesidades esenciales de movilidad de nuestra comunidad. 🚍✨
Rider Alert / Alerta de Pasajeros: Memorial Day 5/25/26
[EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO]
Memorial Day Service Schedule – Monday, May 25, 2026
Petaluma Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
The holiday schedule will impact:
- Fixed-route bus service
- Paratransit service
- LumaGo Microtransit service
Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and review schedules before traveling.
For additional information:
📞 707.778.4460
🔗 transit.cityofpetaluma.org

Horario de Servicio por Memorial Day – lunes 25 de mayo de 2026
Petaluma Transit operará con horario de domingo el lunes 25 de mayo de 2026 en observancia del Día de Memorial Day.
Este horario festivo afectará:
- Servicio de ruta fija
- Servicio de paratránsito
- Servicio de microtránsito LumaGo
Se recomienda a los pasajeros planificar sus viajes con anticipación y revisar los horarios antes de viajar.
Para más información:
📞 707.778.4460
🔗 transit.cityofpetaluma.org
Rider Alert / Alerta de Pasajeros: Presidents’ Day / Día de los Presidentes
[EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO👇]
🚌 Rider Alert: Presidents’ Day Schedule 🇺🇸
Heads up, Petaluma! 📢 In observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 16, 2026, Petaluma Transit will be operating on a Sunday Schedule. 🗓️
This modified schedule affects:
✅ Fixed-route
✅ Paratransit
✅ LumaGo Microtransit
Plan your trip accordingly! 🗺️ For more details: 🌐 Visit: transit.cityofpetaluma.org 📞 Call: 707-778-4460

🚌 Aviso para Pasajeros: Horario del Día de los Presidentes
¡Atención, Petaluma! 📢 En observación del Día de los Presidentes el lunes 16 de febrero de 2026, Petaluma Transit operará con horario de domingo. 🗓️
Este cambio de horario afecta los servicios de:
✅ Ruta fija
✅ Paratránsito
✅ Microtránsito LumaGo
¡Planifiquen sus viajes con anticipación! 🗺️ Para más información: 🌐 Visite: transit.cityofpetaluma.org 📞 Llame al: 707-778-4460
Rider Alert / Alerta de Pasajeros: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Rider Alert – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Monday, January 19, 2026, Petaluma Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
This schedule change impacts fixed-route, paratransit, and LumaGo microtransit services.
For more information:
707-778-4460
Please plan ahead and thank you for riding Petaluma Transit.

Aviso de Pasajeros – Día de Martin Luther King Jr.
El lunes 19 de enero de 2026, Petaluma Transit operará con horario de domingo en observancia del Día de Martin Luther King Jr.
Este cambio de horario afecta los servicios de ruta fija, paratránsito y microtránsito LumaGo.
Para más información:
707-778-4460
Por favor planifiquen con anticipación y gracias por viajar con Petaluma Transit.
Rider Alert – Christmas/ Alerta de Pasajeros-Navidad
Rider Alert/ Alerta de Pasajeros (en español abajo)
🎄🚍 RIDER ALERT!
Holiday Schedule
📅 Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)
🕒 Petaluma Transit will operate on a Sunday Schedule
🎄 Christmas Day
📅 Thursday, December 25
🚫 Petaluma Transit will not operate
🎉 New Year’s Day
📅 Thursday, January 1
🚫 Petaluma Transit will not operate
ℹ️ Please note: This schedule impacts fixed-route, paratransit, and LumaGo microtransit services.
📍 For more information:
🌐 transit.cityofpetaluma.org | 📞 707.778.4460
🎄🚍 ¡AVISO DE PASAJEROS!
Horario Festivo
📅 miércoles, 24 de diciembre (Víspera de Navidad)
🕒 Petaluma Transit operará con horario de domingo
🎄 Día de Navidad
📅 jueves, 25 de diciembre
🚫 Petaluma Transit no operará
🎉 Año Nuevo
📅 jueves, 1 de enero
🚫 Petaluma Transit no operará
ℹ️ Tenga en cuenta: Este horario afecta los servicios de ruta fija, paratránsito y microtránsito LumaGo.
📍 Para más información:
🌐 transit.cityofpetaluma.org | 📞 707.778.4460

Everyone Rides Free on Petaluma Transit
Rider Alert: Everyone Rides Free on Petaluma Transit, starting July 1, 2024



As of July 1, 2024, Petaluma Transit has eliminated fare collection on all Petaluma Transit fixed-route bus service and paratransit services. This one-year pilot program aims to increase ridership, promote Petaluma Transit’s network of services, alleviate the financial burden of low-income riders, improve access, and meet the rigorous climate goals set forth by the City.
Key Highlights of the Fare-Free Program:
- Fare-Free Travel: Starting July 1, all Petaluma Transit services will be completely fare-free. No tickets, no passes, no cash – just show up and ride.
- No Application Needed: Whether you’re a daily commuter or an occasional rider, you can now board any Petaluma Transit bus without a fare. Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying cash or exact change. Enjoy a seamless, hassle-free travel experience.
- Paratransit Services: Paratransit passengers have historically not benefited from common fare-free programs. This groundbreaking initiative allows paratransit riders to use both fixed-route bus services and paratransit services for free, expanding access to those with fixed or limited incomes.
Learn more by visiting: https://transit.cityofpetaluma.net/fare-free/
Ride For Free
As of July 1, 2024, Petaluma Transit has eliminated fare collection on all Petaluma Transit fixed-route bus service and paratransit services. This one-year pilot program aims to increase ridership, promote Petaluma Transit’s network of services, alleviate the financial burden of low-income riders, improve access, and meet the rigorous climate goals set forth by the City.
Key Highlights of the Fare-Free Program:
- Fare-Free Travel: Starting July 1, all Petaluma Transit services will be completely fare-free. No tickets, no passes, no cash – just show up and ride.
- No Application Needed: Whether you’re a daily commuter or an occasional rider, you can now board any Petaluma Transit bus without a fare. Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying cash or exact change. Enjoy a seamless, hassle-free travel experience.
- Paratransit Services: Paratransit passengers have historically not benefited from common fare-free programs. This groundbreaking initiative allows paratransit riders to use both fixed-route bus services and paratransit services for free, expanding access to those with fixed or limited incomes.
Introducción al programa:
A partir del 1 de Julio de 2024, Petaluma Transit ha eliminado el cobro de tarifas en todos los servicios de autobús de ruta fija y paratránsito de Petaluma Transit. Este programa piloto de un año tiene como objetivo aumentar el número de pasajeros, promover la red de servicios de Petaluma Transit, aliviar la carga financiera de los pasajeros de bajos ingresos, mejorar el acceso y cumplir con los rigurosos objetivos climáticos establecidos por la ciudad.
Aspectos destacados clave del Programa sin Tarifas:
Viajes sin tarifas: A partir del 1 de julio, todos los servicios de autobús y Paratránsito de ruta fija de Petaluma Transit estarán completamente libres de tarifas. Sin boletos, sin pases, sin efectivo, solo preséntese y viaje. No Requiere Solicitud: Ya sea que viaje diariamente o que viaje ocasionalmente, ahora puede abordar cualquier autobús de Petaluma Transit sin costo. Diga adiós a la molestia de llevar efectivo o cambio exacto. Disfrute de una experiencia de viaje perfecta y sin complicaciones. Servicios de Paratránsito: Los pasajeros del Paratránsito históricamente no se han beneficiado de los programas comunes sin tarifas. Esta iniciativa innovadora permite a los pasajeros de Paratránsito utilizar tanto los servicios de autobús de ruta fija como los servicios de Paratránsito de forma gratuita, ampliando el acceso a aquellos con ingresos fijos o limitados
Learn more about zero-fare service and how the Petaluma Transit Authority reached this decision below.

