HOTEL SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION
Roundtrip shuttle buses will be available from select hotels in Petaluma and Rohnert Park only, at a cost of $12 (whether used one way or round-trip). An airport shuttle will be available from the Center to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday at a cost of $20. Please review the list of supported hotels below and download the Petaluma Shuttle Bus Order Form for more details. The form must be completed and sent to the hotel shuttle sevadars by June 14th, 2019.
Guests taking charter, hotel and SSU shuttle buses will be provided with seating options on the East side of the hall, as illustrated in the diagram below.
| Hotel Name | Location | Rate | Telephone | Additional Information | City | Bus Stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas Best Value Inn | 5135 Montero Way | $-$$ | 707-795-9000 | PETALUMA – 2-5 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 10-20 min | Walk to P5 | |
| Best Western Petaluma Inn | 200 S. McDowell Blvd. | $$ | 707-763-0994 | 800-297-3846 | PETALUMA – 2-5 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 10-20 min | P1 |
| Hampton Inn Petaluma | 450 Jefferson St. | $$ | 800-548-8690 | PETALUMA – 2-5 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 10-20 min | P2 | |
| Hotel Petaluma | 205 Kentucky St. | $$ | 707-559-3393 | No AC | PETALUMA – 2-5 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 10-20 min | P3 |
| Motel 6 | 1368 N. McDowell Blvd. | $ | 707-765-0333 | PETALUMA – 2-5 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 10-20 min | P4 | |
| Metro Hotel | 508 Petaluma Blvd. South | $$ | 707-773-4900 | B&B style | PETALUMA – 2-5 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 10-20 min | Walk to P3 |
| Quality Inn | 5100 Montero Way | $$ | 707-664-1155 | PETALUMA – 2-5 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 10-20 min | P5 | |
| Sheraton Marina | 745 Baywood Dr. | $$$ | 707-283-2888 | 800-325-3535 | PETALUMA – 2-5 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 10-20 min | P6 |
| Best Western Inn | 6500 Redwood Dr. | $$ | 707-584-7435 | ROHNERT PARK – 9-11 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 20-30 min | R1 | |
| Doubletree Hotel by Hilton | 1 Doubletree Dr. | $$$ | 707-584-5466 | ROHNERT PARK – 9-11 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 20-30 min | R2 | |
| Good Nite Inn | 5040 Redwood Dr. | $-$$ | 707-584-8180 | ROHNERT PARK – 9-11 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 20-30 min | R3 | |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 6248 Redwood Dr. | $$ | 707-586-8700 | ROHNERT PARK – 9-11 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 20-30 min | R4 | |
| Motel 6 | 6145 Commerce Blvd. | $ | 707-585-8888 | ROHNERT PARK – 9-11 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 20-30 min | R5 | |
| Oxford Suites | 67 Golf Course Dr. West | $$$ | 707-584-0333 | ROHNERT PARK – 9-11 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 20-30 min | Walk to R3 | |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites | 1101 Gravenstein Hwy. | $$$ | 707-829-6677 | 888-236-2427 | SEBASTOPOL – 15-17 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Sebastopol Inn | 6751 Sebastopol Ave. | $$$ | 707-829-2500 | 888-544-9400 | SEBASTOPOL – 15-17 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Americas Best Value Inn | 7600 Redwood Blvd. | $-$$ | 415-892-7500 | 888-315-2378 | NOVATO – 15-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn | 215 Alameda del Prado | $$-$$$ | 415-883-4400 | 800-937-8376 | NOVATO – 15-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Courtyard by Marriott Novato | 1400 N. Hamilton Pkwy. | $$-$$$ | 415-883-8950 | 800-321-2211 | NOVATO – 15-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Days Inn | 8141 Redwood Blvd. | $-$$ | 415-897-7111 | 800-329-7466 | NOVATO – 15-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Inn Marin | 250 Entrada Dr. | $$-$$$ | 415-883-5952 | 800-652-6565 | NOVATO – 15-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Marinwood Inn & Suites | 275 Alameda del Prado | $-$$ | 415-883-2406 | NOVATO – 15-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus | |
| Embassy Suites | 101 McInnis Pkwy. | $$-$$$ | 415- 499-9222 | 800-362-2779 | SAN RAFAEL – 21-27 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 40-50 min | No Bus |
| Extended Stay America | 1775 Francisco Blvd. East | $$ | 415-451-1887 | SAN RAFAEL – 21-27 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 40-50 min | No Bus | |
| Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael | 1010 Northgate Dr. | $$-$$$ | 415-479-8800 | SAN RAFAEL – 21-27 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 40-50 min | No Bus | |
| Americas Best Value Inn | 1800 Santa Rosa Ave. | $-$$ | 707-523-3480 | SANTA ROSA – 16-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus | |
| Best Western Garden Inn | 1500 Santa Rosa Ave. | $$ | 707-546-4031 | 800-929-2771 | SANTA ROSA – 16-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Best Western Plus Wine Country Inn | 870 Hopper Ave. | $$ | 707-545-9000 | 800-533-1255 | SANTA ROSA – 16-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Courtyard by Marriott | 175 Railroad St. | $$-$$$ | 707-573-9000 | 800-321-2211 | SANTA ROSA – 16-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Extended Stay America - North | 100 Fountaingrove Pkwy. | $-$$ | 707-541-0959 | SANTA ROSA – 16-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus | |
| Extended Stay America - South | 2600 Corby Ave. | $-$$ | 707-546-4808 | 800-398-7829 | SANTA ROSA – 16-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Motel 6 North | 3145 Cleveland Ave. | $ | 707-536-0207 | SANTA ROSA – 16-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus | |
| Motel 6 South | 2760 Cleveland Ave. | $ | 707-546-1500 | SANTA ROSA – 16-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus | |
| Travelodge Santa Rosa | 1815 Santa Rosa Ave. | $$ | 707-542-3472 | 800-578-7878 | SANTA ROSA – 16-20 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus |
| Best Western Plus Wine Country Inn | 100 Soscol Ave. | $$ | 707-257-1930 | NAPA – 22-24 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus | |
| Best Western Plus Elm House Inn | 800 California Blvd. | $$ | 707-255-1831 | NAPA – 22-24 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus | |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 945 Hartle Ct. | $$ | 707-255-4000 | NAPA – 22-24 miles to SSSC – Drive time: 30-40 min | No Bus | |
Rate symbols – not including tax: $ - Up to $100, $$ - $100-$175, $$$ - $175 and up
Notes
- Please indicate on the order form which bus stop you will take the bus from. Bus tickets cannot be transferred to board at a different bus stop. If you are having difficulty booking a hotel room at one of the above hotels, please contact our help line at the number or email listed below.
- If you are staying at a hotel not serviced by a bus, you may still purchase bus tickets, but please arrange your own transportation to a nearby bus stop. Please indicate the bus stop in the form.
- Tickets required for children age 2 and above.
- All payments are non-refundable.
- Pre-purchased bus tickets will be available for pick-up at the designated hotel Welcome Desk staffed by sevadars, on Monday, July 29th.
- Breakfast – The pre-packed bag will contain a protein meal bar (vegan, gluten free and contains nuts), fruit, and water bottle. The price is $3.00 per day. Please include your request on the form. All items in the bag are non-perishable and will be handed out on the night before and/or the morning of each satsang day at the Welcome Desk in your hotel.
- The entry to the Satsang Hall will open at 6:30 am, at the same time for all sangat whether arriving by bus, car or any other means. Please note there will be a separate entrance to facilitate the sangat arriving by bus.
- After satsang, the return trip to the hotels will start at 12:00 pm, and the last trip will depart between 1:15 and 1:45 pm. The trip timings will be finalized in July and printed on each ticket. Please note that passengers on the 1st/2nd/3rd trip in the morning will be assigned to the 1st/2nd/3rd return trip respectively.
- If you plan to take the Airporter bus service on Wednesday, July 31st, from the Petaluma site to either San Francisco or Oakland airport, flights must be scheduled after 5:00 pm. Luggage needs to be checked in at the SSSC bus stop on Wednesday morning. If you use the hotel shuttle and airport bus, there will be no refund on the unused portion of the hotel roundtrip ticket.
For assistance please call the hotel shuttle help line at 707.409.0922, or email hotelshuttlepetaluma@gmail.com.