What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to San Francisco Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to San Francisco Zoo is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to San Francisco Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Novato to San Francisco Zoo is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and San Francisco Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to San Francisco Zoo. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo via Market St & Hyde St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Novato to San Francisco Zoo?

The distance between Novato and San Francisco Zoo is 38 miles. The road distance is 30.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to San Francisco Zoo without a car is to bus and tram which takes 2h 6m and costs $9 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Novato to San Francisco Zoo?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Novato to San Francisco Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to San Francisco Zoo bus from?

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

Where does the Novato to San Francisco Zoo bus arrive?

Novato to San Francisco Zoo bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Hyde St & Grove St station.

Can I drive from Novato to San Francisco Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to San Francisco Zoo is 31 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Novato to San Francisco Zoo.

Where can I stay near San Francisco Zoo?

There are 808+ hotels available in San Francisco Zoo.

Novato to San Francisco Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Novato to San Francisco Zoo by bus, tram, train, cable car, car, or taxi

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Bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the tram from Metro Montgomery Station/Outbound to 47th Ave & Cutler Avetram L
2h 6m
$9–12
Drive 30.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to San Francisco Zoocar 30.6 mi
42 min
$6–9
Train, line 101 bus, cable car, tram
1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Van Ness Ave & Sacramento Stbus 101
3. Take the cable car from California St & Van Ness Ave to California St & Davis Stcablecar Ca
4. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to 47th Ave & Cutler Avetram L
2h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Novato to San Francisco Zootaxi 30.6 mi
42 min
$110–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Hyde St & Grove Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from Market St & Hyde St to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoobus Lowl
2h 36m
$9–12

Novato to San Francisco Zoo by bus, tram, and foot

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2h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.9 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to San Francisco Zoo via Hyde St & Grove St, Market St & Hyde St, and Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo in around 2h 36m.

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