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How to get from Stinson Beach to Novato by bus?

By bus

To get from Stinson Beach to Novato in Novato, take the 61 bus from 4810 Shoreline Hwy station to Marin City Donahue & Terners Southbound station. Next, take the 71 bus from Donahue St & Terners Dr (Marin City Hub) station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $1.80.

124min$1.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Bus - 7171
Leaves from 4810 Shoreline Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4810 Shoreline Hwy
    ID 40781
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sausalito
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marin City Donahue & Terners Southbound
    ID 44113
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Donahue St & Terners Dr (Marin City Hub)
    ID 40113
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Novato
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
    ID 40697
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Stinson Beach to Novato in Novato, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61 bus from 4810 Shoreline Hwy station to Miller Ave & Camino Alto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the SMART train from San Rafael Station station to Novato Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $3.30.

136min$3.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Bus - 1717
Train - SMART
Walk to Novato
Leaves from 4810 Shoreline Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4810 Shoreline Hwy
    ID 40781
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sausalito
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miller Ave & Camino Alto
    ID 40150
    42 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    San Rafael
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Novato Downtown
    ID 7105
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    Redwood Boulevard
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stinson Beach to Novato

The distance between Stinson Beach, Novato and Novato, Novato is approximately 35.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stinson Beach to Novato by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Novato – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Stinson Beach

Stinson Beach is located at Shoreline Highway, Novato and the nearest public transit station is 4810 Shoreline Hwy.

Bus stations close to Stinson Beach:

  • 4810 Shoreline Hwy
  • 4813 Shoreline Hwy

Public transit stations close to Novato, Novato

Novato is located at Redwood Boulevard, Novato and the nearest public transit station is Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato Downtown
  • Novato San Marin

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
  • Grant Av & Second St
  • Diablo Ave & George St

By bus and train

To get from Stinson Beach to Novato in Novato, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 61 bus from 4810 Shoreline Hwy station to Miller Ave & Camino Alto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the SMART train from San Rafael Station station to Novato Downtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $3.30.

136min$3.30
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Bus - 1717
Train - SMART
Walk to Novato
Leaves from 4810 Shoreline Hwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4810 Shoreline Hwy
    ID 40781
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Sausalito
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Miller Ave & Camino Alto
    ID 40150
    42 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    San Rafael
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Rafael Station
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Novato Downtown
    ID 7105
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Novato
    Walk to
    Novato
    Redwood Boulevard
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stinson Beach to Novato?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line 71.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stinson Beach to Novato?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line 17, Bus line SMART.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stinson Beach and Novato?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Stinson Beach to Novato?

    The 61 bus line goes from 4810 Shoreline Hwy station near Stinson Beach in Stinson Beach to Sausalito station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station near Novato in Novato.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stinson Beach to Novato by bus?

    The total travel time between Stinson Beach in Stinson Beach and Novato in Novato by bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stinson Beach to get to Novato?

    Get on the 61 bus from the 4810 Shoreline Hwy stop near Stinson Beach in Stinson Beach.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stinson Beach and Novato?

    Get off the bus at the Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave stop, which is closest to Novato in Novato.

  • How much is the bus fare from Stinson Beach to Novato?

    The ride from Stinson Beach to Novato costs $1.80.

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