How to get from Oakland Airport OAK to Novato by bus?

Oakland Airport OAK to Novato - Bus Schedule

The AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from Oakland Airport OAK to Novato runs from 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM, with departures every 2 hr-4 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 49 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Oakland Airport OAK to Novato by bus

To get from Oakland Airport OAK to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from OAK - Oakland Airport station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 49 bus from Novato San Marin SMART Station station to San Marin Dr & Sereno Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $31.00. The bus schedule from Oakland Airport OAK may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

109min$31.00
Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
Bus - 7171
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from OAK - Oakland Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakland Airport OAK
  • 2
    Bus - AIRPORT EXPRESSAIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Sonoma County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    San Marin SMART Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato San Marin SMART Station
    ID 42147
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Rafael
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
    ID 40659
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakland Airport OAK to Novato

The distance between Oakland Airport OAK, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 45.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakland Airport OAK 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.

Bus schedule from Oakland Airport OAK to Novato

To check the bus schedule from Oakland Airport OAK to Novato using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oakland Airport OAK) and destination (Novato), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakland Airport OAK to Novato?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line AIRPORT EXPRESS, Bus line 71, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakland Airport OAK and Novato?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakland Airport OAK to Novato?

    The AIRPORT EXPRESS bus line goes from San Rafael Transit Center station near Oakland Airport OAK in Oakland to San Rafael Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Rafael Transit Center station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakland Airport OAK to Novato by bus?

    The total travel time between Oakland Airport OAK in Oakland and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakland Airport OAK to get to Novato?

    Get on the AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from the San Rafael Transit Center stop near Oakland Airport OAK in Oakland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakland Airport OAK and Novato?

    Get off the bus at the San Rafael Transit Center stop, which is closest to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Oakland Airport OAK to Novato?

    The ride from Oakland Airport OAK to Novato costs $31.00.

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