Novato to Palo Alto Buses

Novato to Palo Alto buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Novato and Palo Alto takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. There is an hourly bus service from Novato to Palo Alto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 30m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: $16
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr

3h 35m

$13–18

Novato to Palo Alto bus times

Buses run hourly between Novato and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Novato is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 4:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Mission St & 2nd St and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:08 PM → 12:29 AM
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4h 21m • 2 changes
9:08 PM → 1:29 AM
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4h 21m • 2 changes
10:08 PM → 4:11 AM
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6h 3m • 2 changes
11:08 PM → 4:56 AM
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5h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:38 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:09 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:19 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:38 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:38 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:38 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 10:52 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Novato to Palo Alto? 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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Novato to Palo Alto bus times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:08 PM → 12:29 AMArrives next day

9:08 PM → 1:29 AMArrives next day

10:08 PM → 4:11 AMArrives next day

11:08 PM → 4:56 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:47 AM

5:38 AM → 9:32 AM

6:05 AM → 9:47 AM

6:30 AM → 10:52 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:09 AM

6:08 AM → 10:09 AM

7:07 AM → 11:19 AM

8:07 AM → 12:19 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:09 AM

6:08 AM → 10:09 AM

7:07 AM → 11:19 AM

8:07 AM → 12:04 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:47 AM

5:38 AM → 9:32 AM

6:05 AM → 9:47 AM

6:30 AM → 10:52 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:47 AM

5:38 AM → 9:32 AM

6:05 AM → 9:47 AM

6:30 AM → 10:52 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:58 AM → 8:47 AM

5:38 AM → 9:32 AM

6:05 AM → 9:47 AM

6:30 AM → 10:52 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St

Bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 7th St

Bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1

Bus from Mission St & 7th St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1

Bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1

Bus trips from Novato

Bus trips to Palo Alto

Alternative transport options

8:08 PM → 12:29 AM
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9:08 PM → 1:29 AM
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10:08 PM → 4:11 AM
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11:08 PM → 4:56 AM
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