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 12 min. The ride fare is $15.25. The bus schedule from Novato may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Point Arena on the Moovit app.

312min$15.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4949
Bus - 101101
Bus - 9595
Walk to Point Arena
Leaves from San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
    ID 40669
    0.64 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
    ID 40696
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Novato Hub-Redwood & Grant
    ID redgra
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall
    ID srtm
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Northbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Point Arena Pharmacy
    170 min
  • 9
    Walk to Point Arena
    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 38 min. The ride fare is $12.25. The bus schedule from Novato may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Point Arena on the Moovit app.

278min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4949
Train - SMART
Bus - 9595
Walk to Point Arena
Leaves from San Marin Dr & Sereno Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
    ID 40660
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato San Marin SMART Station
    ID 42147
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Novato San Marin
    ID 7106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Northbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Point Arena Pharmacy
    170 min
  • 10
    Walk to Point Arena
    Walk to
    Point Arena
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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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 122.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 312 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.

Bus schedule from Novato to Point Arena

To check the bus schedule from Novato to Point Arena using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Novato) and destination (Point Arena), 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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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 38 min. The ride fare is $12.25. The bus schedule from Novato may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Point Arena on the Moovit app.

278min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4949
Train - SMART
Bus - 9595
Walk to Point Arena
Leaves from San Marin Dr & Sereno Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
    ID 40660
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Novato
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Novato San Marin SMART Station
    ID 42147
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Novato San Marin
    ID 7106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Windsor
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Rosa Downtown
    ID 7111
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Rosa Transit Mall (Platform N1)
    ID 42126
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Northbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Point Arena Pharmacy
    170 min
  • 10
    Walk to Point Arena
    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 312 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 278 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 12 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 12 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.

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