How to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato by bus?

By bus

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the MARIN AIRPORTER bus from International Terminal Departures Level 100 station to Smith Ranch Road Station station. Next, take the 49 bus from Hwy 101 @ Smith Ranch Rd Bus Pad station to San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from International Terminal Departures Level 100

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    International Terminal Departures Level 100
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Ranch Road Station
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Smith Ranch Rd Bus Pad
    ID 40607
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato San Marin
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40670
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via AIRPORT EXPRESS, 101 and 49

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport International station to Petaluma Fairgrounds station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 49 bus from San Marin Dr & Redwood Blvd station to San Marin Dr & Sereno Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $42.50.

168min$42.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from SFO - San Francisco Airport International

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO - San Francisco Airport International
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Fairgrounds
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Washington St & Ellis St
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood Blvd & Escallonia Dr
    ID 41046
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Marin Dr & Redwood Blvd
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
    ID 40659
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato

The distance between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo), San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 49.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) 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 San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)

San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) is located at North Link Road, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is International Terminal Courtyard A Bus Stop.

Bus stations close to San Francisco International Airport (Sfo):

  • International Terminal Courtyard A Bus Stop
  • SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level
  • Terminal 1 Lower Level Bus Stop

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 & San Ramon Way.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato Downtown
  • Novato San Marin

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • San Marin Dr & San Ramon Way
  • San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
  • Novato Blvd & Wilson Ct

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via AIRPORT EXPRESS, 101 and 49

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport International station to Petaluma Fairgrounds station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 49 bus from San Marin Dr & Redwood Blvd station to San Marin Dr & Sereno Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $42.50.

168min$42.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from SFO - San Francisco Airport International

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SFO - San Francisco Airport International
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Fairgrounds
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Washington St & Ellis St
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood Blvd & Escallonia Dr
    ID 41046
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Marin Dr & Redwood Blvd
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Rafael
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
    ID 40659
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line MARIN AIRPORTER, Bus line 49.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) and Novato?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato?

    The MARIN AIRPORTER bus line goes from International Terminal Departures Level 100 station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo to Hamilton – Novato station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hamilton – Novato station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to get to Novato?

    Get on the MARIN AIRPORTER bus from the International Terminal Departures Level 100 stop near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) and Novato?

    Get off the bus at the Hamilton – Novato stop, which is closest to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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