- Distance: 10.9 mi
- Duration: 31 min
The average bus between Novato and San Rafael takes 31 min and the fastest bus takes 16 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Novato to San Rafael. 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 every 20 minutes between Novato and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novato is at 9:35 PM which arrives into San Rafael at 9:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Novato station and arriving at San Rafael station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Novato to San Rafael bus services, operated by Marin Transit, depart from Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.
Novato to San Rafael bus services, operated by Marin Transit, arrive at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.
The distance between Novato and San Rafael is 15.3 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Marin Transit operates a bus from Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 22 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route hourly.