How to get from Novato Downtown to City of Albany by bus and train?

From Novato Downtown to City of Albany by bus and train

To get from Novato Downtown to City of Albany you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SMART train from Novato Downtown station to San Rafael Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 72L bus from Del Norte BART (Stop A1) station to San Pablo Av & Solano Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and train schedule from Novato Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Albany on the Moovit app.

86min$5.25
Train - SMART
Bus - 580580
Bus - 72L72L
Walk to City of Albany
Leaves from Novato Downtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Novato Downtown
  • 2
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Stop A1)
    ID 55524
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 72L72L
    Wait for bus
    72L
    Jack London Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 56688
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Albany
    Walk to
    City of Albany
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Novato Downtown to City of Albany

The distance between Novato Downtown and City of Albany is approximately 26.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novato Downtown to City of Albany by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Albany – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Novato Downtown to City of Albany

To check the bus and train schedule from Novato Downtown to City of Albany using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Novato Downtown) and destination (City of Albany), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Novato Downtown to City of Albany?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Train line SMART, Bus line 580, Bus line 72L.

  • Is there a direct train between Novato Downtown and City of Albany?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Novato Downtown to City of Albany?

    The SMART train line goes from San Rafael Station near Novato Downtown in Novato to San Rafael Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Rafael Transit Center station near City of Albany.

  • How long does it take to travel from Novato Downtown to City of Albany by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Novato Downtown and City of Albany by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Novato Downtown to get to City of Albany?

    Get on the SMART train from the San Rafael Station near Novato Downtown in Novato.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Novato Downtown and City of Albany?

    Get off the train at the San Rafael Transit Center stop, which is closest to City of Albany.

  • How much is the train fare from Novato Downtown to City of Albany?

    The ride from Novato Downtown to City of Albany costs $5.25.

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