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How to get fromNovato to Martinezby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Novato to Martinez by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 31m
    $12–18

  2. Drive 32.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Novato to Martinezcar car 32.8 mi
    42 min
    $6–9

  3. Train, line 580 bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus bus 580
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Martineztrain train
    2h 53m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Novato to Martineztaxi taxi 32.8 mi
    42 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus, BART, line 16 bus

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Concordsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Concord BART to Court St and Marina Vista Avebus bus 16 / ...
    3h 7m
    $15–21

  6. Line 580 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus bus 580
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Hercules Transit Centerbus bus Jpx / ...
    3. Take the bus from Hercules Transit Center to Court St and Marina Vista Avebus bus 30Z
    3h 38m
    $15–20

Novato to Martinez by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Martinez, Contra Costa County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Petaluma to Martinez 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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