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How to get fromNovato to San Carlosby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Novato to San Carlos by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Carlos Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 16m
    $15–20

  2. Drive 51.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Novato to San Carloscar car 51.9 mi
    1h 3m
    $10–14

  3. Line 101 bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Hyde St & Grove Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Carlos Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 37m
    $14–18

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Smith Ranch Road to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to El Camino Real & San Carlos Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    3h 1m
    $44–48

  5. Bus, line 292 bus

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 7th St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus bus 292 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to El Camino Real & San Carlos Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    3h 19m
    $11–17

Novato to San Carlos by bus and train

Calendar178Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via Hwy 101 @ Lucas Valley Rd Bus Pad, Smith Ranch Road, San Francisco Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Millbrae, and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 3h 1m.

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