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How to get fromMarin City to Novatoby bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Marin City to Novato by bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Line 71 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 71
    46 min
    $2

  2. Drive 18.8 mi

    1. Drive from Marin City to Novatocar car 18.8 mi
    22 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Marin City to Novatotaxi taxi 18.8 mi
    22 min
    $70–85

  4. Line 71 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 71 / ...
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtowntrain train Smart
    1h 13m

Marin City to Novato by bus

Calendar222Weekly Buses
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.6 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Marin City, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

Marin Transit operates a bus from Marin City Hub-Donahue & Terners to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 46 min.

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