How to get from Vallejo to Novato by bus and ferry?

From Vallejo to Novato by bus and ferry

To get from Vallejo to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the VALLEJO ferry from Vallejo Ferry Terminal station to San Francisco Ferry Building station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 49 bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station to San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $15.60. The bus and ferry schedule from Vallejo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

192min$15.60
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - VALLEJOVALLEJO
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Vallejo Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Vallejo Ferry Terminal
    ID 7212
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Ferry - VALLEJOVALLEJO
    Wait for ferry
    VALLEJO
    San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID SFTC
    870 yd • 11 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
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40670
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 101 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Vallejo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Bus - 580580
Bus - 101101
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 588
    25 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
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.9 mi • 39 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 63.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vallejo to Novato by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Vallejo to Novato

To check the bus and ferry 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 and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, 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 and ferry schedules.

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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 101 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Vallejo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Bus - 580580
Bus - 101101
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 588
    25 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
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    16 min
  • 9
    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 Vallejo to Novato?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Ferry line VALLEJO, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 580, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

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

    The VALLEJO ferry line goes from Vallejo Ferry Terminal station near Vallejo to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E 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 ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Vallejo and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by ferry and bus is about 3 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the VALLEJO ferry from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal station near Vallejo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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

    Get off the ferry at the San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E stop, which is closest to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the ferry fare from Vallejo to Novato?

    The ride from Vallejo to Novato costs $15.60.

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