How to get from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante by bus and train?

From Novato Downtown to El Sobrante by bus and train

To get from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante 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 70 bus from Cutting Blvd & Harbour Way S station to Appian Way & Valley View Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 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 El Sobrante on the Moovit app.

123min$5.25
Train - SMART
Bus - 580580
Bus - 7070
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
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cutting Blvd & Harbour Way
    ID cuthar
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cutting Blvd & Harbour Way S
    ID 56614
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Richmond Parkway Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Appian Way & Valley View Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Appian Way & Valley View Rd
    ID 57701
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante by bus and train via SMART, 580 and 74

To get from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante 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 74 bus from S 23rd St & Cutting Blvd station to Valley View Rd & May Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 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 El Sobrante on the Moovit app.

130min$5.25
Train - SMART
Bus - 580580
Bus - 7474
Walk to El Sobrante
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
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cutting Blvd:S 23rd St
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S 23rd St & Cutting Blvd
    ID 52542
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Valley View Rd. & Jo Lin Ct.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley View Rd & May Rd
    ID 50884
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Sobrante
    Walk to
    El Sobrante
    Appian Way
    0.62 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante

The distance between Novato Downtown and El Sobrante is approximately 28.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in El Sobrante – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante

To check the bus and train schedule from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Novato Downtown) and destination (El Sobrante), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante by bus and train via SMART, 580 and 74

To get from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante 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 74 bus from S 23rd St & Cutting Blvd station to Valley View Rd & May Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 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 El Sobrante on the Moovit app.

130min$5.25
Train - SMART
Bus - 580580
Bus - 7474
Walk to El Sobrante
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
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cutting Blvd:S 23rd St
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S 23rd St & Cutting Blvd
    ID 52542
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Valley View Rd. & Jo Lin Ct.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Valley View Rd & May Rd
    ID 50884
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Sobrante
    Walk to
    El Sobrante
    Appian Way
    0.62 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Train line SMART, Bus line 580, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Train line SMART, Bus line 580, Bus line 74.

  • Is there a direct train between Novato Downtown and El Sobrante?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante?

    The SMART train line goes from Larkspur station near Novato Downtown in Novato to San Rafael Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Rafael Station station near El Sobrante.

  • How long does it take to travel from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Novato Downtown and El Sobrante by train and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Novato Downtown to get to El Sobrante?

    Get on the SMART train from the Larkspur station near Novato Downtown in Novato.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Novato Downtown and El Sobrante?

    Get off the train at the San Rafael Station stop, which is closest to El Sobrante.

  • How much is the train fare from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante?

    The ride from Novato Downtown to El Sobrante costs $5.25.

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