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Trip Overview

The average bus between Pinole and Novato takes 2h 3m and the fastest bus takes 1h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from Pinole 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 3m
Duration
35 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 580 bus, line 71 bus

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  1. Take the bus from San Pablo Ave and Roble Ave to El Cerrito del Norte Stationbus bus J
  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 8m
$9–12

Pinole to Novato bus times

Buses run hourly between Pinole and Novato. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pinole is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Novato at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at El Cerrito del Norte Station and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 3m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 56m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit11h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 4m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 44m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 14m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 46m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 46m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 20m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 46m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 46m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 20m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 46m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 46m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 20m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 46m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit1h 46m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 20m • 2 changes

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    WestCatGolden Gate TransitMarin Transit2h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pinole 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.

Map of how to get from Pinole to Novato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Pinole, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Pablo Ave and Roble Ave 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 8m.

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