How to get from Albany to Novato by bus?

From Albany to Novato by bus

To get from Albany to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72 bus from San Pablo Av & Solano Av station to Del Norte BART Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 49 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $7.20.

138min$7.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Bus - 580580
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from San Pablo Av & Solano Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 53021
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Hilltop Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART Bay 4
    ID 52943
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato San Marin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40670
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Albany to Novato by bus via 800, 580 and 49

To get from Albany to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 800 bus from San Pablo Av & Solano Av station to Del Norte BART Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 49 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $7.20.

159min$7.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 800800
Bus - 580580
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from San Pablo Av & Solano Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 53021
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART Bay 4
    ID 52943
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato San Marin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40670
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Albany to Novato

The distance between Albany, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 34.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Albany 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 Albany

Albany is located at Albany, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Pablo Av & Solano Av.

BART stations close to Albany:

  • El Cerrito Plaza
  • North Berkeley
  • Downtown Berkeley

Train stations close to Albany:

  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Albany:

  • San Pablo Av & Solano Av
  • Solano Av & Kains Av
  • San Pablo Av & Buchanan St

Ferry stations close to Albany:

  • Berkeley Marina, Berkeley Ca

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Albany to Novato by bus via 800, 580 and 49

To get from Albany to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 800 bus from San Pablo Av & Solano Av station to Del Norte BART Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 49 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $7.20.

159min$7.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 800800
Bus - 580580
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from San Pablo Av & Solano Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Solano Av
    ID 53021
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Richmond BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Norte BART Bay 4
    ID 52943
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato San Marin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40670
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 580, Bus line 49.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Albany to Novato?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 800, Bus line 580, Bus line 49.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

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

    The 72 bus line goes from San Pablo Av & Solano Av station near Albany to Hilltop Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hilltop Mall station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between Albany and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 72 bus from the San Pablo Av & Solano Av stop near Albany in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

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

    The ride from Albany to Novato costs $7.20.

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