How to get from Berkeley to Novato by bus?

From Berkeley to Novato by bus

To get from Berkeley to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the F bus from Bancroft Way & Dana St station to Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 49 bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station to San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $9.75. The bus schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

174min$9.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - FF
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Bancroft Way & Dana St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bancroft Way & Dana St
    ID 55593
    0.58 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - FF
    Wait for bus
    F
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID SFTC
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    76 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40670
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Berkeley to Novato by BART and bus

To get from Berkeley to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to El Cerrito Del Norte 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 45 min. The ride fare is $7.95. The bus schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

165min$7.95
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 580580
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40670
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Berkeley to Novato

The distance between Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 48.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley 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.

Bus schedule from Berkeley to Novato

To check the bus schedule from Berkeley to Novato using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Berkeley) and destination (Novato), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Berkeley to Novato by BART and bus

To get from Berkeley to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the RED BART from Downtown Berkeley station to El Cerrito Del Norte 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 45 min. The ride fare is $7.95. The bus schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

165min$7.95
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 580580
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Downtown Berkeley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Downtown Berkeley
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40670
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line F, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using BART line RED, Bus line 580, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between Berkeley 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 54 min.

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

    The F bus line goes from Bancroft Way & Dana St station near Berkeley to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Berkeley and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the F bus from the Bancroft Way & Dana St stop near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

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

    The ride from Berkeley to Novato costs $9.75.

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