How to get from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Novato by bus?

From San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Novato by bus

To get from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the MARIN AIRPORTER bus from International Terminal Departures Level 100 station to Smith Ranch Road Station station. Next, take the 49 bus from Hwy 101 @ Smith Ranch Rd Bus Pad station to San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The bus schedule from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Novato on the Moovit app.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
Bus - 4949
Walk to Novato
Leaves from International Terminal Departures Level 100

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    International Terminal Departures Level 100
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - MARIN AIRPORTERMARIN AIRPORTER
    Wait for bus
    MARIN AIRPORTER
    Hamilton – Novato
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Ranch Road Station
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hwy 101 @ Smith Ranch Rd Bus Pad
    ID 40607
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Marin SMART Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40670
    37 min
  • 7
    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 Int'l Airport (SFO) to Novato

The distance between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO), San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 49.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) 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 Int'l Airport (SFO) to Novato

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

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line MARIN AIRPORTER, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) and Novato?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Novato?

    The MARIN AIRPORTER bus line goes from International Terminal Departures Level 100 station near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo to Smith Ranch Road Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Smith Ranch Road Station near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to Novato by bus?

    The total travel time between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo and Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) to get to Novato?

    Get on the MARIN AIRPORTER bus from the International Terminal Departures Level 100 stop near San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Francisco Int'l Airport (SFO) and Novato?

    Get off the bus at the Smith Ranch Road Station, which is closest to Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

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