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 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 21 min.

141min
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
    24 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
    38 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
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.9 mi • 39 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 28 min.

148min
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 588
    24 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
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Novato
  • 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 43.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 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 San Marin Dr & Sereno Way.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato Downtown
  • Novato San Marin

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
  • San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
  • San Marin Dr & San Ramon Way

Related Routes

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 28 min.

148min
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 588
    24 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
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Novato
  • 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 141 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 148 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 21 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 21 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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