How to get from Novato to San Pablo by bus?

By bus

To get from Novato to San Pablo 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 San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 74 bus from S 23rd St & Cutting Blvd station to Contra Costa College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.40.

141min$5.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4949
Bus - 580580
Bus - 7474
Walk to San Pablo
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 • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cutting Blvd:S 23rd St
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S 23rd St & Cutting Blvd
    ID 52542
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Castro Ranch Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Contra Costa College
    ID 54442
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Pablo
    Walk to
    San Pablo
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 49, 580 and 72R

To get from Novato to San Pablo 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 San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 72R bus from Del Norte BART (Bay 5) station to Contra Costa College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $5.40.

154min$5.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4949
Bus - 580580
Bus - 72R72R
Walk to San Pablo
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 • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    70 yd • 1 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 42151
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Bay 5)
    ID 52949
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 72R72R
    Wait for bus
    72R
    Contra Costa College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Contra Costa College
    ID 55888
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Pablo
    Walk to
    San Pablo
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Novato to San Pablo

The distance between Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Pablo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 33.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novato to San Pablo by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Novato

Novato is located at Novato, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato Downtown
  • Novato San Marin

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • San Marin Dr & San Andreas Dr
  • San Marin Dr & Sereno Way
  • San Marin Dr & San Ramon Way

Public transit stations close to San Pablo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA

San Pablo is located at San Pablo, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and the nearest public transit station is Contra Costa College.

Train stations close to San Pablo:

  • Richmond

Bus stations close to San Pablo:

  • Contra Costa College
  • San Pablo Av & Rivers St
  • Del Camino Dr & Mission Bell Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 49, 580 and 72R

To get from Novato to San Pablo 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 San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the 72R bus from Del Norte BART (Bay 5) station to Contra Costa College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $5.40.

154min$5.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4949
Bus - 580580
Bus - 72R72R
Walk to San Pablo
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 • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    70 yd • 1 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 42151
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Norte BART (Bay 5)
    ID 52949
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 72R72R
    Wait for bus
    72R
    Contra Costa College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Contra Costa College
    ID 55888
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to San Pablo
    Walk to
    San Pablo
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Novato to San Pablo?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 580, Bus line 74.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Novato to San Pablo?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 580, Bus line 72R.

  • Is there a direct bus between Novato and San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Novato to San Pablo 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 San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA

  • How long does it take to travel from Novato to San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Novato and San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Novato to get to San Pablo 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 San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get off the bus at the San Rafael stop, which is closest to San Pablo in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Novato to San Pablo?

    The ride from Novato to San Pablo costs $5.40.

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