How to get from Golden Gate Park to Novato by bus?

Golden Gate Park to Novato - Bus Schedule

The 5R bus from Golden Gate Park to Novato runs from 7:08 AM to 7:09 PM, with departures every 10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Golden Gate Park to Novato by bus

To get from Golden Gate Park to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5R bus from Fulton St & 25th Ave station to McAllister 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 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The bus schedule from Golden Gate Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

129min$8.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5R5R
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Fulton St & 25th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fulton St & 25th Ave
    ID 14749
    520 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5R5R
    Wait for bus
    5R
    Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    McAllister St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 15405
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    McAllister St & Polk St
    ID mcapol
    130 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
    61 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
    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 Golden Gate Park to Novato

The distance between Golden Gate Park, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 36.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Golden Gate Park 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 Golden Gate Park to Novato

To check the bus schedule from Golden Gate Park to Novato using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Golden Gate Park) 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 Golden Gate Park to Novato?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 5R, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between Golden Gate Park and Novato?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Golden Gate Park to Novato?

    The 5R bus line goes from Fulton St & 25th Ave station near Golden Gate Park in Golden Gate Park to McAllister St & Van Ness Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till McAllister St & Van Ness Ave station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Golden Gate Park to Novato by bus?

    The total travel time between Golden Gate Park in Golden Gate Park and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Golden Gate Park to get to Novato?

    Get on the 5R bus from the Fulton St & 25th Ave stop near Golden Gate Park in Golden Gate Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Golden Gate Park and Novato?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Golden Gate Park to Novato?

    The ride from Golden Gate Park to Novato costs $8.25.

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