The average bus between Bakersfield and Novato takes 12h 34m and the fastest bus takes 12h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bakersfield to Novato. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bakersfield and Novato. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Bakersfield is at 12:05 PM which arrives into Novato at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bakersfield to Novato? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Novato. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield station and arriving at Novato station via Sacramento Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
Bakersfield to Novato bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bakersfield Train Station.
Bakersfield to Novato bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.
The distance between Bakersfield and Novato is 438.7 km. The road distance is 664 km.
You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 11h 55m.