How to get from Union Square to Novato by bus?

From Union Square to Novato by bus

To get from Union Square to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 45 bus from Stockton St & Sutter St station to Union 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 47 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The bus schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

107min$8.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from Stockton St & Sutter St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stockton St & Sutter St
    ID 16523
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Lyon + Greenwich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union St & Van Ness Ave
    ID 16786
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Ness Ave & Union 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
    52 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 Union Square to Novato

The distance between Union Square, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 32.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square 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 Union Square to Novato

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 45, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Square and Novato?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Square to Novato?

    The 45 bus line goes from Stockton St & Sutter St station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center to Union St & Van Ness Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union St & Van Ness Ave station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Novato by bus?

    The total travel time between Union Square in Downton/Civic Center and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Square to get to Novato?

    Get on the 45 bus from the Stockton St & Sutter St stop near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Square and Novato?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Square to Novato?

    The ride from Union Square to Novato costs $8.25.

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