The average bus between Novato and Yosemite National Park takes 16h 6m and the fastest bus takes 14h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Novato to Yosemite National Park. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Novato and Yosemite National Park. The earliest departure is at 3:02 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Novato is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Yosemite National Park at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at San Francisco Bus Station and take an average of 16h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Novato to Yosemite National Park? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Yosemite National Park. However, there are services departing from Novato station and arriving at Yosemite National Park station via Mission St & Fremont St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.
Novato to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.
Novato to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Curry Village station.
The distance between Novato and Yosemite National Park is 265.6 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Curry Village via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Merced Transpo, and Curry Village in around 12h 28m.