How to get from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Novato by bus?

From San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Novato by bus

To get from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 30 bus from Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain station to 3rd St & Mission St / Moscone Center 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 59 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The bus schedule from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

119min$8.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3030
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain
    ID 18109
    180 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    The Presidio
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St & Mission St / Moscone Center
    ID 13136
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission St & 3rd St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    72 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 San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Novato

The distance between San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 34.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound 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 Caltrain Northbound to Novato

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Caltrain Northbound and Novato?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Novato?

    The 30 bus line goes from Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain station near San Francisco Caltrain Northbound in Soma to 3rd St & Mission St / Moscone Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 3rd St & Mission St / Moscone Center station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Novato by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco Caltrain Northbound in Soma and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to get to Novato?

    Get on the 30 bus from the Townsend St & Lusk St/Caltrain stop near San Francisco Caltrain Northbound in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco Caltrain Northbound and Novato?

    Get off the bus at the 3rd St & Mission St / Moscone Center stop, which is closest to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Novato?

    The ride from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Novato costs $8.25.

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