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 El Cerrito Del Norte BART station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 101 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
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
    70 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
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42183
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    San Rafael
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44001
    70 yd • 1 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
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 15 min. The ride fare is $16.70.

195min$16.70
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
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Ferry - VALLEJOVALLEJO
    Wait for ferry
    VALLEJO
    San Francisco Ferry Building
  • 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 Bay A
    ID 40003
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
    ID 40697
    79 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato San Marin
  • 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
    0.61 mi • 13 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 43.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 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.

Public transit stations close to Vallejo

Vallejo is located at Vallejo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Vallejo Transit Ctr.

Bus stations close to Vallejo:

  • Vallejo Transit Ctr
  • Vallejo Transit Center (Vtc West)
  • Vallejo Transit Center

Ferry stations close to Vallejo:

  • Vallejo Ferry Terminal
  • Mare Island Ferry Terminal

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 Novato Blvd & Wilson Ct.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato Downtown
  • Novato San Marin

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • Novato Blvd & Wilson Ct
  • San Marin Dr & San Ramon Way
  • Novato Blvd & Raposa Vista

Related Routes

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 15 min. The ride fare is $16.70.

195min$16.70
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
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Ferry - VALLEJOVALLEJO
    Wait for ferry
    VALLEJO
    San Francisco Ferry Building
  • 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 Bay A
    ID 40003
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
    ID 40697
    79 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato San Marin
  • 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
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 580, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line VALLEJO, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

  • 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 33 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 33 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.