How to get from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA by bus?

By bus

To get from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA in Fairfield, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from Delong Av & Reichert Av station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the R bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART station to Fairfield Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $3.65.

183min$3.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 580580
Bus - RR
Walk to Fairfield, CA
Leaves from Delong Av & Reichert Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Delong Av & Reichert Av
    ID 40698
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    120 yd • 2 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 42151
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station via Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfield Transportation Center
    ID 829015
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfield, CA
    Walk to
    Fairfield, CA
    1.05 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA in Fairfield, 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 R bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART station to Fairfield Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.15.

195min$5.15
Train - SMART
Bus - 580580
Bus - RR
Walk to Fairfield, CA
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 44003
    160 yd • 2 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 42151
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station via Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfield Transportation Center
    ID 829015
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfield, CA
    Walk to
    Fairfield, CA
    1.05 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA

The distance between Novato Downtown, Fairfield and Fairfield, CA, Fairfield is approximately 60.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Novato Downtown

Novato Downtown is located at Novato Downtown, Fairfield and the nearest public transit station is Delong Av & Reichert Av.

Train stations close to Novato Downtown:

  • Novato San Marin

Bus stations close to Novato Downtown:

  • Delong Av & Reichert Av
  • Delong Ave & Reichert Ave
  • Redwood Blvd & Olive Ave

Public transit stations close to Fairfield, CA, Fairfield

Fairfield, CA is located at Fairfield, CA, Fairfield and the nearest public transit station is Pennsylvania Ave and Grant St.

Train stations close to Fairfield, CA:

  • Suisun-Fairfield

Bus stations close to Fairfield, CA:

  • Pennsylvania Ave and Grant St
  • Kentucky St and Webster St
  • Pennsylvania Ave & Utah St

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA in Fairfield, 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 R bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART station to Fairfield Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.15.

195min$5.15
Train - SMART
Bus - 580580
Bus - RR
Walk to Fairfield, CA
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 44003
    160 yd • 2 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 42151
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station via Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfield Transportation Center
    ID 829015
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfield, CA
    Walk to
    Fairfield, CA
    1.05 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA?

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 580, Bus line R.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA?

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line SMART, Bus line 580, Bus line R.

  • Is there a direct bus between Novato Downtown and Fairfield, CA?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA?

    The 101 bus line goes from Delong Av & Reichert Av station near Novato Downtown in Novato to San Francisco Mission and Fremont station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco Mission and Fremont station near Fairfield, CA in Fairfield.

  • How long does it take to travel from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Novato Downtown in Novato and Fairfield, CA in Fairfield by bus is about 3 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Novato Downtown to get to Fairfield, CA?

    Get on the 101 bus from the Delong Av & Reichert Av stop near Novato Downtown in Novato.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Novato Downtown and Fairfield, CA?

    Get off the bus at the San Francisco Mission and Fremont stop, which is closest to Fairfield, CA in Fairfield.

  • How much is the bus fare from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA?

    The ride from Novato Downtown to Fairfield, CA costs $3.65.

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