What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to El Cerrito?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to El Cerrito is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to El Cerrito?

The fastest way to get from Novato to El Cerrito is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and El Cerrito?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to El Cerrito station. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Novato to El Cerrito?

The distance between Novato and El Cerrito is 23 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to El Cerrito without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to El Cerrito without a car is to train and line 580 bus which takes 1h 26m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Novato to El Cerrito?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Novato to El Cerrito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to El Cerrito bus from?

Novato to El Cerrito bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to El Cerrito bus arrive?

Novato to El Cerrito bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Can I drive from Novato to El Cerrito?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to El Cerrito is 24 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Novato to El Cerrito.

Where can I stay near El Cerrito?

There are 681+ hotels available in El Cerrito.

Novato to El Cerrito - 5 ways to travel via train, line 580 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Novato to El Cerrito by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 580 bus
best
1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Cutting Blvd & S 49th Stbus 580
1h 26m
Drive 23.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to El Cerritocar 23.6 mi
29 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Novato to El Cerritotaxi 23.6 mi
29 min
$85–110
Line 101 bus, line 580 bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Abus 101
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
1h 27m
$11–16
Line 71 bus, line 580 bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
1h 31m
$7–10

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Distance: 23 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and El Cerrito, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B in around 1h 27m.

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