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How to get fromPalo Alto to Novatoby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palo Alto to Novato by train, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    3h
    $17–22

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101 / ...
    3h 14m
    $9–13

  3. Caltrain, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    3h 17m
    $17–22

  4. Drive  60.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Novatocar car 60.7 mi
    1h 14m
    $12–16

  5. Bus via Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Smith Ranch Roadbus bus From SFO
    3h 49m
    $44–47

Palo Alto to Novato by train, tram, and bus

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 3h 14m.

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