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How to get fromOrinda to Novatoby subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. BART, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Orinda to Montgomery Streetsubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    2h 11m
    $11–16

  2. Drive 36.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orinda to Novatocar car 36.5 mi
    44 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 580 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 580 / ...
    2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtowntrain train Smart
    2h 27m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Orinda to Novatotaxi taxi 36.5 mi
    44 min
    $130–160

Orinda to Novato by subway and bus

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Orinda, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Orinda to Novato. However, you can take the subway to Montgomery Street, walk to Mission St & 2nd St, then take the bus to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Orinda to SMART Novato Downtown via MacArthur, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, and SMART San Rafael in around 2h 27m.

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