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Trip Overview

The average bus between Novato and Riverside takes 15h 36m and the fastest bus takes 15h 26m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Novato to Riverside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 36m
Duration
501 mi
Distance
$106
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Novato to Riverside bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Novato and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 9:06 PM at night, and the last departure from Novato is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Riverside at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and take an average of 15h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGolden Gate TransitFlixbus USAOCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency15h 29m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGolden Gate TransitFlixbus USAOCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency15h 26m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGolden Gate TransitFlixbus USAOCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency15h 26m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGolden Gate TransitFlixbus USAOCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency15h 26m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGolden Gate TransitFlixbus USAOCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency15h 26m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Golden Gate TransitGolden Gate TransitFlixbus USAOCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency16h 21m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Novato to Riverside? 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.

Map of how to get from Novato to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 501.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 36m

What companies run services between Novato, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from DeLong Ave & Reichert Ave to Magnolia + Sunnyside via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station-Bay C1, El Cerrito del Norte BART, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 15h 30m.

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