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

San Jose to Novato - Bus Schedule

The 66 bus from San Jose to Novato runs from 5:38 AM to 11:33 PM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 4 hr 28 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 28 min. The ride fare is $17.15. The BART and bus schedule from San Jose may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

268min$17.15
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
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Novato
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    64 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 91.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 268 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.

BART And Bus schedule from San Jose to Novato

To check the BART and bus schedule from San Jose to Novato using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Jose) 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 San Jose to Novato?

    The fastest way takes 268 minutes, using Bus line 66, BART 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 28 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 Milpitas Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line till Milpitas Transit Center 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 28 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 Milpitas Transit Center 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 $17.15.

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