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

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There are 6 ways to get from Novato to San Mateo by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Mateo Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 12m
    $14–19

  2. Drive 45.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Novato to San Mateocar car 45.3 mi
    1h
    $9–12

  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 Mateo Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 23m
    $13–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Novato to San Mateotaxi taxi 45.3 mi
    1h
    $160–200

  5. Bus, line 292 bus

    1. Take the bus from Smith Ranch Road to San Francisco Airportbus bus To SFO
    2. Take the bus from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level to S Delaware St & Cypress Avebus bus 292
    2h 56m
    $36–37

  6. Bus, line 292 bus via Mission St & 7th St

    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 S Delaware St & Cypress Avebus bus 292
    3h
    $9–14

Novato to San Mateo by bus, tram, and train

Calendar178Weekly Services
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via Hwy 101 @ Lucas Valley Rd Bus Pad, Smith Ranch Road, San Francisco Airport, and SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level in around 2h 56m.

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