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

From San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato by BART and bus

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the RED BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Civic Center / UN Plaza 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 18 min. The ride fare is $17.80. The BART and bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

138min$17.80
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center / UN Plaza
    ID 901409
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    64 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato
  • 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
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato by BART and bus via YELLOW, 101 and 49

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Civic Center / UN Plaza 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 22 min. The ride fare is $17.80. The BART and bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

142min$17.80
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)
    North Link Road
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center / UN Plaza
    ID 901409
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    64 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato
  • 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
    0.63 mi • 13 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 47.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato

To check the BART and bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)) and destination (Novato), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART and bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato by BART and bus via YELLOW, 101 and 49

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Civic Center / UN Plaza 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 22 min. The ride fare is $17.80. The BART and bus schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

142min$17.80
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)
    North Link Road
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center / UN Plaza
    ID 901409
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    64 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato
  • 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
    0.63 mi • 13 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 BART line RED, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

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

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

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

    The RED BART line goes from San Francisco International Airport station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo to SFO / SF / Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till SFO / SF / Richmond 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 BART and bus?

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

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

    Get on the RED BART from the San Francisco International Airport station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo.

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

    Get off the BART at the SFO / SF / Richmond stop, which is closest to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the BART fare from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato?

    The ride from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Novato costs $17.80.

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