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How to get fromSan Carlos to Novatoby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Carlos to Novato by train, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Carlos 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
    2h 36m
    $15–21

  2. Drive 52.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Carlos to Novatocar car 52.5 mi
    1h 4m
    $10–14

  3. Caltrain, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from San Carlos 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 6m
    $16–21

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Smith Ranch Roadbus bus From SFO
    3h 17m
    $44–53

  5. Bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    3h 21m
    $12–19

San Carlos to Novato by train and bus

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1, Millbrae, San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Airport, Smith Ranch Road, and Hwy 101 @ Smith Ranch Rd Bus Pad in around 3h 17m.

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