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How to get from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato by bus?

From Fisherman's Wharf to Novato by bus

To get from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 28 bus from Powell St & Beach St station to Richardson Av & Francisco St 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 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

131min$9.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Powell St & Beach St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Powell St & Beach St
    ID 17038
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Daly City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    20 yd • 1 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
    52 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

Alternative route from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato by bus via 28 and 101

To get from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 28 bus from Powell St & Beach St station to Richardson Av & Francisco St station. Next, take the 101 bus from Richardson Av & Francisco St station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

120min$9.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - 101101
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Powell St & Beach St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Powell St & Beach St
    ID 17038
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Daly City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    20 yd • 1 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
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato

The distance between Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 31.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fisherman's Wharf 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 Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf is located at The Embarcadero, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is The Embarcadero & Stockton St.

Bus stations close to Fisherman's Wharf:

  • The Embarcadero & Stockton St
  • Beach St & Stockton St
  • North Point St & Kearny St

Ferry stations close to Fisherman's Wharf:

  • Pier 33
  • San Francisco Pier 1.5

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 & Simmons Ln.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato Downtown
  • Novato San Marin

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • San Marin Dr & Simmons Ln
  • San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
  • Novato Blvd & Wilson Ct

Alternative route from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato by bus via 28 and 101

To get from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the 28 bus from Powell St & Beach St station to Richardson Av & Francisco St station. Next, take the 101 bus from Richardson Av & Francisco St station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

120min$9.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - 101101
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Powell St & Beach St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Powell St & Beach St
    ID 17038
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Daly City BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richardson Av & Francisco St
    20 yd • 1 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
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fisherman's Wharf and Novato?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato?

    The 28 bus line goes from Powell St & Beach St station near Fisherman's Wharf in North Beach, Sf to Daly City BART station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Daly City BART station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato by bus?

    The total travel time between Fisherman's Wharf in North Beach, Sf and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fisherman's Wharf to get to Novato?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Powell St & Beach St stop near Fisherman's Wharf in North Beach, Sf.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fisherman's Wharf and Novato?

    Get off the bus at the Daly City BART stop, which is closest to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato?

    The ride from Fisherman's Wharf to Novato costs $9.40.

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