What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Pasadena is to bus and BART which costs $60 - $90 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Novato to Pasadena is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $150 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Novato to Pasadena?

The distance between Novato and Pasadena is 406 miles. The road distance is 404.8 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to Pasadena without a car is to bus and BART which takes 10h 9m and costs $60 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Novato to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Novato to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Pasadena bus from?

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

Where does the Novato to Pasadena bus arrive?

Novato to Pasadena bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Pasadena is 405 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Novato to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 2193+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Novato to Pasadena - 12 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and BART

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There are 12 ways to get from Novato to Pasadena by taxi, plane, bus, subway, train, car, tram, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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Taxi to Napa County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Napa County Airport (APC)taxi
2. Fly from Napa County Airport (APC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane APC - BUR
3h 59m
$152–481
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus
10h 9m
$64–89
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Emeryvilletaxi
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
13h 36m
$260–440
Drive 402.5 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Pasadenacar 402.5 mi
6h 40m
$74–107
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
6h 3m
$364–1,470
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
6h 23m
$220–994
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
6h 38m
$333–717
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
6h 20m
$134–293
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
7h 34m
$81–371
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, tram
1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
4. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to Pomona - Northtrain
5. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
7h 24m
Bus via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
11h 23m
$81–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
12h 5m
$69–132

Novato to Pasadena by bus, subway, and tram

7Weekly Services

10h 9mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 403.8 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Memorial Park Station via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 11h 23m.

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