How to get from Novato to Sonoma by bus?

By bus

To get from Novato to Sonoma in Sonoma, take the 101 bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station to Petaluma Transit Mall station. Next, take the 40 bus from Petaluma Transit Mall station to Sonoma Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $6.60.

83min$6.60
Bus - 101101
Bus - 4040
Walk to Sonoma
Leaves from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Novato
    Redwood Boulevard
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Santa Rosa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Sonoma Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sonoma
    Walk to
    Sonoma
    East Spain Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Novato to Sonoma in Sonoma, take the SMART train from Novato Downtown station to Petaluma Downtown station. Next, take the 40 bus from Petaluma Transit Mall station to Sonoma Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $3.60.

118min$3.60
Walk to train station
Train - SMART
Bus - 4040
Walk to Sonoma
Leaves from Novato Downtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Novato Downtown
    ID 7105
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Sonoma Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sonoma
    Walk to
    Sonoma
    East Spain Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Novato to Sonoma

The distance between Novato, Sonoma and Sonoma, Sonoma is approximately 26.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novato to Sonoma by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sonoma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Novato

Novato is located at Redwood Boulevard, Sonoma and the nearest public transit station is Novato Downtown.

Train stations close to Novato:

  • Novato Downtown
  • Novato San Marin

Bus stations close to Novato:

  • Delong Av & Reichert Av
  • Delong Ave & Reichert Ave
  • Grant Av & Second St

Public transit stations close to Sonoma, Sonoma

Sonoma is located at East Spain Street, Sonoma and the nearest public transit station is Sonoma Plaza.

Bus stations close to Sonoma:

  • Sonoma Plaza
  • Broadway & Patten St
  • Broadway & Maple St

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Novato to Sonoma in Sonoma, take the SMART train from Novato Downtown station to Petaluma Downtown station. Next, take the 40 bus from Petaluma Transit Mall station to Sonoma Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $3.60.

118min$3.60
Walk to train station
Train - SMART
Bus - 4040
Walk to Sonoma
Leaves from Novato Downtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Novato Downtown
    ID 7105
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SMART
    Wait for train
    SMART
    Sonoma County Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petaluma Downtown
    ID 7107
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petaluma Transit Mall
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Sonoma Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sonoma Plaza
    ID 7730500
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sonoma
    Walk to
    Sonoma
    East Spain Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Sonoma?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Novato to Sonoma?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line SMART, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct bus between Novato and Sonoma?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Novato to Sonoma?

    The 101 bus line goes from Santa Rosa station near Novato in Novato to Petaluma Transit Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sonoma station near Sonoma in Sonoma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Novato to Sonoma by bus?

    The total travel time between Novato in Novato and Sonoma in Sonoma by bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Novato to get to Sonoma?

    Get on the 101 bus from the Santa Rosa stop near Novato in Novato.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Novato and Sonoma?

    Get off the bus at the Sonoma stop, which is closest to Sonoma in Sonoma.

  • How much is the bus fare from Novato to Sonoma?

    The ride from Novato to Sonoma costs $6.60.

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