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How to get fromStanford University to Novatoby train, bus, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanford University to Novato by train, bus, tram, or car

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto 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 25m
    $16–24

  2. Drive 61.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford University to Novatocar car 61.4 mi
    1h 19m
    $12–17

  3. Caltrain, tram, line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the tram from 4th St & King St to Chinatown - Rose Pak Stationtram tram T
    3. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    4. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtowntrain train
    3h 42m

  4. Bus, line 71 bus

    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 Mill Valley P&R - dropoffbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 71
    4h 20m
    $44–51

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    4h 20m
    $12–20

Stanford University to Novato by foot, bus, train, and tram

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1, Millbrae, San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Airport, and Hwy 101 @ Seminary Dr Bus Pad in around 4h 20m.

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