The short answer
The registry records Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Passenger Fare as a possible interpretation of SMART TRAIN PETALUMA CA. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of SMART TRAIN PETALUMA CA mean?
- CA
- Possibly a US state code. Card networks often append the merchant's city or state.
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why SMART Train Billed Your Card
Unreviewed registry note: Most cardholders encounter this billing entry when purchasing single-ride tickets, daily passes, or multi-ride transit fares through the official SMART e-Tickets smartphone application or at station ticket vending machines located across the rail corridor. Because fares vary depending on distance traveled and passenger zones, these purchases post individually at the time of ticket acquisition.
- Unreviewed registry note: Single-trip or daily rail pass purchased on the SMART e-Tickets smartphone application
- Unreviewed registry note: Station platform ticket machine fare transaction at Petaluma, San Rafael, or Santa Rosa
- Unreviewed registry note: Weekend passenger excursion ticket purchased for North Bay wine country travel
- Unreviewed registry note: Connecting travel fare between Sonoma County Airport and Larkspur Ferry
- Unreviewed registry note: Check the SMART e-Tickets app on your smartphone to view digital ticket passes.
- Unreviewed registry note: Check whether you or a family member traveled through Sonoma or Marin county recently.
- Unreviewed registry note: Compare the charge amount against standard SMART zone-based passenger fares.
Can I use Clipper Card to pay for SMART Train trips?
Unreviewed registry note: Yes, SMART accepts Clipper Card; however, if you purchased tickets through the standalone SMART e-Tickets mobile app or station credit kiosks, the charge will appear as SMART TRAIN.
How do I report an incorrect fare calculation on SMART?
Unreviewed registry note: Contact SMART customer service at 707-794-3330 or email [email protected] with your transaction details.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART). Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- SMART Fares and Passes Information https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/fares-passes
- SMART Discount Fares and Policy https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/fares-discount
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