How to get from Novato to Vallejo by bus?

By bus

To get from Novato to Vallejo in Vallejo, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101 bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the R bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART station to Vallejo Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $3.65.

136min$3.65
Bus - 101101
Bus - 580580
Bus - RR
Walk to Vallejo
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
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44003
    120 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 42151
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station via Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vallejo Transit Center
    ID 582
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vallejo
    Walk to
    Vallejo
    Carolina Street
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 49, 580 and R

To get from Novato to Vallejo in Vallejo, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 49 bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the R bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART station to Vallejo Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $3.65.

170min$3.65
Bus - 4949
Bus - 580580
Bus - RR
Walk to Vallejo
Leaves from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Novato
    Redwood Boulevard
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    55 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
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station via Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vallejo Transit Center
    ID 582
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vallejo
    Walk to
    Vallejo
    Carolina Street
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Novato to Vallejo
The distance between Novato, Vallejo and Vallejo, Vallejo is approximately 41.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novato to Vallejo by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Vallejo – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Novato

Novato is located at Redwood Boulevard, Vallejo 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 Vallejo, Vallejo

Vallejo is located at Carolina Street, Vallejo and the nearest public transit station is Sonoma Blvd & Florida St (Lincoln Elem).

Bus stations close to Vallejo:

  • Sonoma Blvd & Florida St (Lincoln Elem)
  • Vallejo Transit Center
  • Georgia St & Sonoma Blvd

Ferry stations close to Vallejo:

  • Vallejo Ferry Terminal
  • Mare Island Ferry Terminal
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 49, 580 and R

To get from Novato to Vallejo in Vallejo, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 49 bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 580 bus and finally take the R bus from El Cerrito Del Norte BART station to Vallejo Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $3.65.

170min$3.65
Bus - 4949
Bus - 580580
Bus - RR
Walk to Vallejo
Leaves from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Novato
    Redwood Boulevard
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    San Rafael
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    55 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
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station via Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vallejo Transit Center
    ID 582
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vallejo
    Walk to
    Vallejo
    Carolina Street
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 580, Bus line R.

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

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 580, Bus line R.

  • Is there a direct bus between Novato and Vallejo?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Novato to Vallejo?

    The 101 bus line goes from San Francisco Mission and Fremont station near Novato in Novato to San Rafael Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Rafael Transit Center station near Vallejo in Vallejo.

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

    The total travel time between Novato in Novato and Vallejo in Vallejo by bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 101 bus from the San Francisco Mission and Fremont stop near Novato in Novato.

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

    Get off the bus at the San Rafael Transit Center stop, which is closest to Vallejo in Vallejo.

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

    The ride from Novato to Vallejo costs $3.65.

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