What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to San Diego is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Novato to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $160 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at San Diego via 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

How far is it from Novato to San Diego?

The distance between Novato and San Diego is 492 miles. The road distance is 524.6 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 13h 19m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Novato to San Diego?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Novato to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to San Diego bus from?

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

Where does the Novato to San Diego bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Novato to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to San Diego is 525 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Novato to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2348+ hotels available in San Diego.

Novato to San Diego - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and BART

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There are 8 ways to get from Novato to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
4h 30m
$92–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003
13h 19m
$84–142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
18h 39m
$159–369
Drive 521.6 mi
1. Drive from Novato to San Diegocar 521.6 mi
8h 45m
$96–138
Bus to Sonoma County Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
4h 27m
$166–301
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
4h 45m
$90–325
Bus, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Milpitassubway
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
5h 30m
$88–504
Bus via Old Town Station
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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
15h 53m
$87–180

Novato to San Diego by bus

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13h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 489.1 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to San Diego via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 13h 19m.

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