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How to get from Alameda to Novato by bus?

From Alameda to Novato by bus

To get from Alameda to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 96 bus from W Midway Av & Orion St station to Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 800 bus and finally take the 101 bus from Larkin St & Grove St station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

198min$11.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Bus - 800800
Bus - 101101
Walk to Novato
Leaves from W Midway Av & Orion St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Midway Av & Orion St
    ID 50259
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Dimond District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & 11th St (12th St BART)
    ID 52999
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14th St & Broadway (12th St BART)
    ID 56600
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    San Francisco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & South Van Ness Av
    ID 51656
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
    ID 40697
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alameda to Novato

The distance between Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 48.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alameda to Novato by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alameda

Alameda is located at Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal.

Train stations close to Alameda:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Alameda:

  • W Midway Av & Orion St
  • W Midway Av & Pan AM Way
  • Pan AM Way & W Midway Av

Ferry stations close to Alameda:

  • Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
  • Oakland Ferry Terminal
  • Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

Novato is located at Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Marin Dr & Sereno Way.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato San Marin
  • Novato Downtown

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
  • San Marin Dr & Simmons Ln
  • San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Novato?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line 800, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alameda to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The 96 bus line goes from W Midway Av & Orion St station near Alameda to Dimond District station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dimond District station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Alameda to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Alameda and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 3 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alameda to get to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the 96 bus from the W Midway Av & Orion St stop near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alameda and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Dimond District stop, which is closest to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Alameda to Novato?

    The ride from Alameda to Novato costs $11.15.

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