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How to get fromNovato to Walnut Creekby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Novato to Walnut Creek by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, BART

    best
    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Walnut Creeksubway subway Yellow-N
    1h 56m
    $12–17

  2. Drive  40.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Novato to Walnut Creekcar car 40.8 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  3. Train, line 580 bus, BART

    1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1bus bus 580
    3. Take the subway from MacArthur to Walnut Creeksubway subway
    2h 13m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Novato to Walnut Creektaxi taxi 40.8 mi
    50 min
    $120–150

Novato to Walnut Creek by bus and subway

Calendar178Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Walnut Creek, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Novato to Walnut Creek. However, you can take the bus to Mission St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, then take the subway to Walnut Creek. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Novato Downtown to Walnut Creek via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito Del Norte, and MacArthur in around 2h 13m.

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