How to get from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA by bus and train?

From Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA by bus and train

To get from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SMART train from Novato San Marin station to San Rafael Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 72M bus from Del Norte BART (Stop B2) station to Macdonald Av & 44th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and train schedule from Novato San Marin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

102min$5.25
Train - SMART
Bus - 580580
Bus - 72M72M
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Novato San Marin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Novato San Marin
  • 2
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Stop B2)
    ID 52943
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 72M72M
    Wait for bus
    72M
    Point Richmond
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonald Av & 44th St
    ID 50502
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA by bus and train via SMART, 580 and 72

To get from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SMART train from Novato San Marin station to San Rafael Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 72 bus from Del Norte BART (Stop B2) station to San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and train schedule from Novato San Marin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

91min$5.25
Train - SMART
Bus - 580580
Bus - 7272
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Novato San Marin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Novato San Marin
  • 2
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Stop B2)
    ID 52943
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Contra Costa College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av
    ID 55530
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA

The distance between Novato San Marin and Richmond, CA is approximately 26.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Richmond – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA by bus and train via SMART, 580 and 72

To get from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SMART train from Novato San Marin station to San Rafael Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 72 bus from Del Norte BART (Stop B2) station to San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The bus and train schedule from Novato San Marin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Richmond, CA on the Moovit app.

91min$5.25
Train - SMART
Bus - 580580
Bus - 7272
Walk to Richmond, CA
Leaves from Novato San Marin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Novato San Marin
  • 2
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Larkspur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Rafael Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID srtc
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID dnb
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Stop B2)
    ID 52943
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Contra Costa College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Pablo Av & Macdonald Av
    ID 55530
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Richmond, CA
    Walk to
    Richmond, CA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Train line SMART, Bus line 580, Bus line 72M.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Train line SMART, Bus line 580, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct train between Novato San Marin and Richmond, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA?

    The SMART train line goes from Larkspur station near Novato San Marin in Novato to San Rafael Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till San Rafael Station station near Richmond, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Novato San Marin and Richmond, CA by train and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Novato San Marin to get to Richmond, CA?

    Get on the SMART train from the Larkspur station near Novato San Marin in Novato.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Novato San Marin and Richmond, CA?

    Get off the train at the San Rafael Station stop, which is closest to Richmond, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA?

    The ride from Novato San Marin to Richmond, CA costs $5.25.

Popular Routes