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 49 min. The ride fare is $7.80.

169min$7.80
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
    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
    49 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

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 Novato Blvd & Eucalyptus Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

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
    0.57 mi • 12 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
    Santa Rosa
  • 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
    Novato Blvd & Eucalyptus Av
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.76 mi • 16 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 37.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 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.

Public transit stations close to Berkeley

Berkeley is located at Berkeley, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is College at Haste.

BART stations close to Berkeley:

  • Downtown Berkeley
  • Rockridge
  • Ashby Station

Bus stations close to Berkeley:

  • College at Haste
  • Unit 2 Residence Hall - College Ave & Haste St
  • Unit 1 Residence Hall - Channing Way & College Ave

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 Novato Blvd & Wilson Ct.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato Downtown
  • Novato San Marin

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • Novato Blvd & Wilson Ct
  • Novato Blvd & Raposa Vista
  • San Marin Dr & Sereno Way

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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 Novato Blvd & Eucalyptus Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

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
    0.57 mi • 12 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
    Santa Rosa
  • 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
    Novato Blvd & Eucalyptus Av
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using BART line ORANGE, Bus line 580, Bus line 49.

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

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line F, Bus line 101, 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 49 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 OAK Airport / Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till OAK Airport / Richmond 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 49 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 OAK Airport / Richmond 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 $7.80.

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