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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Novatoby unknown, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Novato by unknown, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, ferry, bus

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    2h 28m

  2. Travel, ferry, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry ferry
    4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Novato Downtowntrain train
    3h 16m

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  • Distance: 38.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Novato. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to Kearny St & North Point St, take the line 8 bus to 4th St & Market St, walk to Mission St & 4th St, then take the bus to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to SMART Novato Downtown via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, San Francisco-Gate C, Larkspur, and SMART Larkspur in around 3h 16m.

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