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Trip Overview

The average bus between American Canyon and Novato takes 2h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from American Canyon to Novato. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 17m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
$12
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 29 bus, line 580 bus, line 71 bus

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  1. Take the bus from American Canyon Post Office to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus bus 29
  2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2 to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 580
  3. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 71 / ...
2h 11m
$9–13

American Canyon to Novato bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between American Canyon and Novato. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from American Canyon is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Novato at 8:19 PM. All services require a transfer at El Cerrito Del Norte Station and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit14h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 23m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 23m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 23m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 3m • 2 changes

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Vine TransitGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from American Canyon to Novato? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between American Canyon, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from American Canyon Post Office to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via El Cerrito Del Norte Station, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C2, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B in around 2h 11m.

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