The average bus between San Rafael and Novato takes 27 min and the fastest bus takes 14 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from San Rafael 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 every 30 minutes between San Rafael and Novato. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from San Rafael is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Novato at 11:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Rafael station and arriving at Novato station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
San Rafael to Novato bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B station.
San Rafael to Novato bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.
The distance between San Rafael and Novato is 15.3 km. The road distance is 19 km.
Marin Transit operates a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 21 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route hourly.