How to get from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park by bus and train?

From Novato Downtown to Menlo Park by bus and train

To get from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SMART train from Novato Downtown station to San Rafael Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 132 bus and finally take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Menlo Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $15.00. The bus and train schedule from Novato Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Menlo Park on the Moovit app.

159min$15.00
Train - SMART
Bus - 132132
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
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
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    ID 4thFol
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Tamien
  • 9
    Ride to train station Menlo Park
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park by bus and train via 101, 45 and LOCAL WEEKDAY

To get from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 101 bus from Delong Av & Reichert Av station to Van Ness Ave & Union St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 45 bus and finally take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Menlo Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $18.15. The bus and train schedule from Novato Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Menlo Park on the Moovit app.

171min$18.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4545
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
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 Salesforce TC
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Union St
    ID 40031
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 16787
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Caltrain Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station Menlo Park
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park

The distance between Novato Downtown and Menlo Park is approximately 59.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Menlo Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park

To check the bus and train schedule from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Novato Downtown) and destination (Menlo Park), 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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Alternative route from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park by bus and train via 101, 45 and LOCAL WEEKDAY

To get from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 101 bus from Delong Av & Reichert Av station to Van Ness Ave & Union St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 45 bus and finally take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from San Francisco station to Menlo Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $18.15. The bus and train schedule from Novato Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Menlo Park on the Moovit app.

171min$18.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4545
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
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 Salesforce TC
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Union St
    ID 40031
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 16787
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Caltrain Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Townsend St & 4th St
    ID 16695
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Jose Diridon
  • 9
    Ride to train station Menlo Park
    Ride to train station
    Menlo Park
    ID menlo_park
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Train line SMART, Bus line 132, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park?

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 45, Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Novato Downtown and Menlo Park?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park?

    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 one train line and one bus line till San Rafael Station station near Menlo Park.

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

    The total travel time between Novato Downtown and Menlo Park by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Novato Downtown to get to Menlo Park?

    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 Menlo Park?

    Get off the train at the San Rafael Station station, which is closest to Menlo Park.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park?

    The ride from Novato Downtown to Menlo Park costs $15.00.

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