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How to get fromNovato to San Franciscoby bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Novato to San Francisco by bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Van Ness Ave & Eddy Stbus bus 101
    56 min
    $7–10

  2. Drive 28.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Novato to San Franciscocar car 28.5 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Novato to San Franciscotaxi taxi 28.5 mi
    37 min
    $100–130

  4. Train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train Smart
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Van Ness Ave & Sacramento Stbus bus 101
    1h 5m

Novato to San Francisco by bus

Calendar178Weekly Buses
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.9 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

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

Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Van Ness Ave & Eddy St hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 56 min.

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