How to get from San Jose to Novato by BART and bus?

From San Jose to Novato by BART and bus

To get from San Jose to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 66 bus from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) station to Milpitas Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN BART and finally take the 101 bus from Larkin St & Grove St station to Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

284min$14.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - 101101
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Teresa & Cottle (W)
    ID 63177
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    North Milpitas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milpitas Transit Center
    ID PS_MBRT
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Milpitas
    ID 909409
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.9 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Jose to Novato by bus

To get from San Jose to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 68 bus from Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0831 bus and finally take the 101 bus from Mission St & 1st St station to Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
Bus - 101101
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W)
    ID 63306
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    SJ Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID SJO6
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0831
    San Francisco Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 1st St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    77 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.9 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Jose to Novato

The distance between San Jose, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 91.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 284 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose 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 San Jose

San Jose is located at San Jose, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Santa Teresa & Cottle (W).

Train stations close to San Jose:

  • Blossom Hill Caltrain

Bus stations close to San Jose:

  • Santa Teresa & Cottle (W)
  • Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W)
  • Cottle & Palmia (S)

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 & Simmons Ln.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato San Marin
  • Novato Downtown

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • San Marin Dr & Simmons Ln
  • Novato Blvd & Raposa Vista
  • San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr

Related Routes

From San Jose to Novato by bus

To get from San Jose to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 68 bus from Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W) station to San Jose Diridon Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0831 bus and finally take the 101 bus from Mission St & 1st St station to Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
Bus - 101101
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W)
    ID 63306
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    SJ Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID PS_DRDN
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Jose Diridon Station
    ID SJO6
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0831GREYHOUND US0831
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0831
    San Francisco Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center Level 3 Bus Deck
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 1st St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    77 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.9 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Novato?

    The fastest way takes 284 minutes, using Bus line 66, BART line GREEN, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Jose to Novato?

    The alternative route takes 292 minutes, using Bus line 68, Bus line GREYHOUND US0831, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 44 min.

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

    The 66 bus line goes from Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) station near San Jose to North Milpitas station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till North Milpitas station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

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

    The total travel time between San Jose and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus and BART is about 4 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the 66 bus from the Santa Teresa & Cottle (W) stop near San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and BART fare from San Jose to Novato?

    The ride from San Jose to Novato costs $14.65.

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