How to get from Oakland to Novato by BART and bus?

From Oakland to Novato by BART and bus

To get from Oakland to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the YELLOW BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza 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 4 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The BART and bus schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

124min$10.50
Walk to BART stationBART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    64 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato
  • 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

Alternative route from Oakland to Novato by BART and bus via RED, 101 and 49

To get from Oakland to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the RED BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza 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 8 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The BART and bus schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

128min$10.50
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    64 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato
  • 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 Oakland to Novato

The distance between Oakland, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 41.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakland to Novato by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Bus schedule from Oakland to Novato

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Oakland to Novato by BART and bus via RED, 101 and 49

To get from Oakland to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the RED BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Civic Center/ UN Plaza 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 8 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The BART and bus schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

128min$10.50
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    12th St. Oakland City Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SF / SFO Airport / Millbrae
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Larkin St & Grove St
    ID 42253
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    64 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakland to Novato?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using BART line RED, Bus line 101, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct BART between Oakland and Novato?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Oakland to Novato?

    The YELLOW BART line goes from 12th St. Oakland City Center station near Oakland in Oakland to San Francisco International Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Francisco International Airport station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakland to Novato by BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Oakland in Oakland and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by BART and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Oakland to get to Novato?

    Get on the YELLOW BART from the 12th St. Oakland City Center station near Oakland in Oakland.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Oakland and Novato?

    Get off the BART at the San Francisco International Airport stop, which is closest to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the BART fare from Oakland to Novato?

    The ride from Oakland to Novato costs $10.50.

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