How to get from Vallejo to Novato by bus?

From Vallejo to Novato by bus

To get from Vallejo to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R bus from Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West) station to Deln 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 48 min. The bus schedule from Vallejo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

168min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Bus - 580580
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West)
    ID 821001
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deln
    ID -480
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Marin SMART Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40670
    54 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Vallejo to Novato by bus via R, 580 and 71

To get from Vallejo to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R bus from Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West) station to Deln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 71 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The bus schedule from Vallejo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Bus - 580580
Bus - 7171
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West)
    ID 821001
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deln
    ID -480
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    San Marin SMART Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
    ID 40697
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.91 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vallejo to Novato

The distance between Vallejo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 47.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vallejo to Novato by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Vallejo to Novato

To check the bus schedule from Vallejo to Novato using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Vallejo) and destination (Novato), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus schedules.

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Alternative route from Vallejo to Novato by bus via R, 580 and 71

To get from Vallejo to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the R bus from Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West) station to Deln station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 71 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The bus schedule from Vallejo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Bus - 580580
Bus - 7171
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West)
    ID 821001
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deln
    ID -480
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    San Marin SMART Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
    ID 40697
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.91 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 580, Bus line 49.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 580, Bus line 71.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

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

    The R bus line goes from Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West) station near Vallejo to El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till El Cerrito Del Norte BART Express station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Vallejo and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the R bus from the Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West) stop near Vallejo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

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

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