What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Novato?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Novato is to bus and Caltrain and ferry which costs $45 - $75 and takes 10h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Novato?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Novato is to fly and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $70 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Novato. However, there are services departing from GET Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Bakersfield, Townsend St & Lusk St and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Novato?

The distance between Bakersfield and Novato is 290 miles. The road distance is 304.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Novato without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Novato without a car is to bus and BART which takes 8h 58m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Novato?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Bakersfield to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Novato bus from?

Bakersfield to Novato bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bakersfield station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Novato bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Novato bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Novato is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Bakersfield to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 124+ hotels available in Novato.

Bakersfield to Novato - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, BART, car

There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Novato by plane, bus, subway, car, bus (Flixbus), train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)BFL - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoff
4h 6m
$74–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San FranciscoFlixBus N2002
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
9h 16m
$46–105
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Montgomery Street
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
8h 58m
$70–104
Drive 303.2 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Novato303.2 mi
5h 1m
$56–80
Bus, BART via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Street
4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
9h 52m
$56–73
Bus, Caltrain, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroy
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
4. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
10h 28m
$46–70

Bakersfield to Novato by bus and subway

10Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.6 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Bakersfield, San Francisco, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 9h 16m.

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