How to get from Novato to Point Arena by bus?

From Novato to Point Arena by bus

To get from Novato to Point Arena in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 49 bus from San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 95 bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station to Point Arena Pharmacy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $15.25.

313min$15.25

101

Leaves from San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
ID 40669
0.64 mi • 13 min
2
49
Wait for bus
49
San Rafael
3
Ride to bus station
Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
ID 40696
13 min
4
Walk to bus station
Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
ID redgra
20 yd • 1 min
5
101
Wait for bus
101
Santa Rosa
6
Ride to bus station
Santa Rosa Transit Mall
ID srtm
62 min
7
95
Wait for bus
95
Northbound
8
Ride to bus station
Point Arena Pharmacy
170 min
9
Walk to
Point Arena
10 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Novato to Point Arena by bus and train

To get from Novato to Point Arena in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from San Marin Dr & Sereno Way station to Novato San Marin SMART Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SMART train and finally take the 95 bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1) station to Point Arena Pharmacy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

279min$12.25

Leaves from San Marin Dr & Sereno Way

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
ID 40660
0.64 mi • 14 min
2
49
Wait for bus
49
Novato
3
Ride to bus station
Novato San Marin SMART Station
ID 42147
4 min
4
Walk to train station
Novato San Marin
ID 7106
70 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for train
SMART
Windsor
6
Ride to train station
Santa Rosa Downtown
ID 7111
38 min
7
Walk to bus station
Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
ID 42126
0.51 mi • 11 min
8
95
Wait for bus
95
Northbound
9
Ride to bus station
Point Arena Pharmacy
170 min
10
Walk to
Point Arena
10 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Novato to Point Arena

The distance between Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Point Arena, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 122.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 313 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novato to Point Arena by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From Novato to Point Arena by bus and train

279min$12.25

Leaves from San Marin Dr & Sereno Way

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
ID 40660
0.64 mi • 14 min
2
49
Wait for bus
49
Novato
3
Ride to bus station
Novato San Marin SMART Station
ID 42147
4 min
4
Walk to train station
Novato San Marin
ID 7106
70 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for train
SMART
Windsor
6
Ride to train station
Santa Rosa Downtown
ID 7111
38 min
7
Walk to bus station
Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
ID 42126
0.51 mi • 11 min
8
95
Wait for bus
95
Northbound
9
Ride to bus station
Point Arena Pharmacy
170 min
10
Walk to
Point Arena
10 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Point Arena?
The fastest way takes 313 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 101, Bus line 95.
What is the alternative route to get from Novato to Point Arena?
The alternative route takes 279 minutes, using Bus line 49, Train line SMART, Bus line 95.
Is there a direct bus between Novato and Point Arena in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?
No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 13 min.
Which bus line goes from Novato to Point Arena in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?
The 49 bus line goes from San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr station near Novato to San Rafael station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Rafael station near Point Arena in San Francisco - San Jose, CA
How long does it take to travel from Novato to Point Arena in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?
The total travel time between Novato and Point Arena in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 5 hr 13 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Novato to get to Point Arena in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?
Get on the 49 bus from the San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr stop near Novato in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Novato and Point Arena in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?
Get off the bus at the San Rafael stop, which is closest to Point Arena in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
How much is the bus fare from Novato to Point Arena?
The ride from Novato to Point Arena costs $15.25.

Last updated on February 7, 2026

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