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 Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad station. Next, take the 71 bus from Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Bus - 7171
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
    Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad
    ID 40188
    60 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Novato
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
    ID 40697
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    1.9 mi • 39 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 43.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 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 & Sereno Way.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato San Marin
  • Novato Downtown

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
  • San Marin Dr & Simmons Ln
  • San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line MARIN AIRPORTER, Bus line 71.

  • 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 29 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 29 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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