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 Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

280min$16.00
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
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Milpitas
    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
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
    ID 40697
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.89 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 91.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 280 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 & Camino Verde (W)
  • Santa Teresa & Del Canto (W)

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 & San Andreas Dr.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato San Marin
  • Novato Downtown

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
  • San Marin Dr & San Ramon Way
  • Novato Blvd & Wilson Ct

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 280 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line GREEN, 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 40 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 40 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 $16.00.