How to get from Berkeley to Novato by BART and bus?

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 ORANGE 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 51 min. The ride fare is $7.30. The BART and bus schedule from Berkeley may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

171min$7.30
Walk to BART stationBART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
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
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    80 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 srtc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Marin SMART Station
  • 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 37.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berkeley to Novato by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Berkeley to Novato

To check the BART and 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 BART and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and 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 BART and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using BART line ORANGE, Bus line 580, Bus line 49.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

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

    The ORANGE BART line goes from Downtown Berkeley station near Berkeley to El Cerrito Del Norte station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till El Cerrito Del Norte 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 BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Berkeley and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by BART and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE BART from the Downtown Berkeley station near Berkeley in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the BART at the El Cerrito Del Norte stop, which is closest to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The ride from Berkeley to Novato costs $7.30.

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