What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to Santa Clara?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Santa Clara?

The fastest way to get from Novato to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Santa Clara station. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via 4th St & Market St and San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Novato to Santa Clara?

The distance between Novato and Santa Clara is 75 miles. The road distance is 72.5 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to Santa Clara without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to Santa Clara without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 47m and costs $18 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Novato to Santa Clara?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Novato to Santa Clara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Santa Clara bus from?

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

Where does the Novato to Santa Clara bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Novato to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Santa Clara is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Novato to Santa Clara.

Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

There are 549+ hotels available in Santa Clara.

Novato to Santa Clara - 4 ways to travel via bus, Caltrain, car, and BART

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There are 4 ways to get from Novato to Santa Clara by bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 47m
$18–24
Drive 72 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Santa Claracar 72 mi
1h 21m
$14–19
Bus, BART, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Milpitassubway
3. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to El Camino & Lafayettebus 60
3h 22m
$17–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
3h 38m
$19–31

Novato to Santa Clara by bus and train

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Distance: 74.7 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 3h 38m.

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