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How to get from Novato to Walnut Creek by BART and bus?

From Novato to Walnut Creek by BART and bus

To get from Novato to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, take the 101 bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station to Hyde St & Grove St station. Next, take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $13.60.

106min$13.60
Bus - 101101
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Walnut Creek
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
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Walnut Creek
    Walk to
    Walnut Creek
    North California Boulevard
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Novato to Walnut Creek by BART and bus via 71, 150 and YELLOW

To get from Novato to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 71 bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

115min$14.40
Bus - 7171
Bus - 150150
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Walnut Creek
Leaves from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Novato
    Redwood Boulevard
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Marin City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Walnut Creek
    Walk to
    Walnut Creek
    North California Boulevard
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Novato to Walnut Creek

The distance between Novato, Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek is approximately 52.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novato to Walnut Creek by BART and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Walnut Creek – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Novato

Novato is located at Redwood Boulevard, Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek is located at North California Boulevard, Walnut Creek and the nearest public transit station is Walnut Creek BART.

BART stations close to Walnut Creek:

  • Walnut Creek
  • Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

Bus stations close to Walnut Creek:

  • Walnut Creek BART
  • Pringle Ave and N Main St
  • Walnut Creek BART Station

Alternative route from Novato to Walnut Creek by BART and bus via 71, 150 and YELLOW

To get from Novato to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 71 bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station to San Rafael Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the YELLOW BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Walnut Creek station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

115min$14.40
Bus - 7171
Bus - 150150
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Walk to Walnut Creek
Leaves from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Novato
    Redwood Boulevard
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Marin City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 40430
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    San Francisco Mission and Fremont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hyde St & Grove St
    ID 40083
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco / Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Walnut Creek
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Walnut Creek
    Walk to
    Walnut Creek
    North California Boulevard
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Walnut Creek?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Novato to Walnut Creek?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 150, Bus line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Novato and Walnut Creek?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one BART line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Novato to Walnut Creek?

    The 101 bus line goes from San Francisco Mission and Fremont station near Novato in Novato to Hyde St & Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line till Hyde St & Grove St station near Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Novato to Walnut Creek by bus and BART?

    The total travel time between Novato in Novato and Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek by bus and BART is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    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 Walnut Creek?

    Get off the bus at the Hyde St & Grove St station, which is closest to Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek.

  • How much is the bus fare from Novato to Walnut Creek?

    The ride from Novato to Walnut Creek costs $13.60.

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