How to get from San Francisco Ferry Building Station to Novato by bus?

From San Francisco Ferry Building Station to Novato by bus

To get from San Francisco Ferry Building Station to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Clay St & Drumm St station to Sacramento St & Van Ness Ave 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 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The bus schedule from San Francisco Ferry Building Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

111min$8.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Clay St & Drumm St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clay St & Drumm St
    ID 14015
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Geary + 33rd Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sacramento St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 16317
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Av & Clay St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    55 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Marin SMART Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40670
    13 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 Ferry Building Station to Novato

The distance between San Francisco Ferry Building Station, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 33.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco Ferry Building Station 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 San Francisco Ferry Building Station to Novato

To check the bus schedule from San Francisco Ferry Building Station to Novato using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco Ferry Building Station) 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 San Francisco Ferry Building Station to Novato?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Ferry Building Station and Novato?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco Ferry Building Station to Novato?

    The 1 bus line goes from Clay St & Drumm St station near San Francisco Ferry Building Station in Financial District to Sacramento St & Van Ness Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sacramento St & Van Ness Ave station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco Ferry Building Station to Novato by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco Ferry Building Station in Financial District and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco Ferry Building Station to get to Novato?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Clay St & Drumm St stop near San Francisco Ferry Building Station in Financial District.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco Ferry Building Station and Novato?

    Get off the bus at the Sacramento St & Van Ness Ave stop, which is closest to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco Ferry Building Station to Novato?

    The ride from San Francisco Ferry Building Station to Novato costs $8.25.

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