The average bus between Palo Alto and Novato takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palo Alto 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Palo Alto and Novato. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Novato at 6:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Novato. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Novato station via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Palo Alto to Novato bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.
Palo Alto to Novato bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Novato is 83 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 3h 13m.