There are 6 ways to get from Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC) by bus, subway, rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, BART
best- Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
- Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Milpitassubway Green-N
3h 10m$18–24Drive 70.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC)car 70.6 mi
1h 19m$13–19Line 580 bus, BART
- Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
- Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway Orange-S
3h 34m$17–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Novato to San Jose-SJC70.6 mi
1h 19mBus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
3h 11m$21–27Bus
- Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
- Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
4h 2m$22–34
Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC) by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC) is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC) is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC). However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at SJC Airport Terminal A via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and Santa Clara Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Novato and San Jose Airport (SJC) is 79 miles. The road distance is 71 miles.
The best way to get from Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC) without a car is to bus and BART which takes 3h 10m and costs $18 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC), including transfers.
Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC) bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.
Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC) bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC) is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Novato to San Jose Airport (SJC).
There are 433+ hotels available in San Jose Airport (SJC).
What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and San Jose Airport (SJC), USA?
You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to SJC Airport Terminal A via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, and Santa Clara Transit Center in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Montgomery Street to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- BART
Subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $7–11
Bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $5–8
Bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $7–11
Bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $7–11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Novato to San Jose-SJC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Novato and San Jose Airport (SJC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








