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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Novatoby bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Novato by bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    4h 19m
    $28–39

  2. Drive 101.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Novatocar car 101.9 mi
    1h 54m
    $19–27

  3. Bus, train, BART, line 580 bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 580
    5. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtowntrain train
    5h 26m

  4. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    4h 23m
    $27–42

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101 / ...
    4h 54m
    $25–41

Santa Cruz to Novato by bus and train

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 4h 54m.

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