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How to get fromSan Mateo to Novatoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from San Mateo to Novato by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    2h 31m
    $15–20

  2. Drive 45.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Mateo to Novatocar car 45.2 mi
    1h 1m
    $9–12

  3. Caltrain, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from San Mateo 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
    2h 56m
    $16–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Novatotaxi taxi 45.2 mi
    1h 1m
    $160–200

  5. Line 292 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Levelbus bus 292
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Smith Ranch Roadbus bus From SFO
    2h 59m
    $36–42

  6. Line 292 bus, bus via Mission St & 1st St

    1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 1st Stbus bus 292
    2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101 / ...
    3h 30m
    $10–14

San Mateo to Novato by train, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level, San Francisco Airport, Smith Ranch Road, and Hwy 101 @ Smith Ranch Rd Bus Pad in around 2h 59m.

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