What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to Novato?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Novato is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to Novato?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Novato is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Foster City and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Foster City to Novato. However, there are services departing from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Foster City to Novato?

The distance between Foster City and Novato is 56 miles. The road distance is 49.9 miles.

How do I travel from Foster City to Novato without a car?

The best way to get from Foster City to Novato without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $9 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to Novato?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Foster City to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Foster City to Novato bus from?

Foster City to Novato bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd station.

Where does the Foster City to Novato bus arrive?

Foster City to Novato bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 station.

Can I drive from Foster City to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Novato is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Foster City to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 137+ hotels available in Novato.

Foster City to Novato - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 251 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Foster City to Novato by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus Fcx
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101 / ...
2h 50m
$10–15
Line 251 bus, Caltrain, tram, line 101 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus 251
2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Van Ness Station Outboundtram N
4. Take the bus from Larkin St & Grove St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
5. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtowntrain
3h 27m
Drive 49.6 mi
1. Drive from Foster City to Novatocar 49.6 mi
1h 1m
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Novatotaxi 49.6 mi
1h 1m
$180–220
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
3h 9m
$16–23
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Levelbus 292
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Smith Ranch Roadbus From SFO
3h 56m
$38–39
Bus via W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6
1. Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101 / ...
4h 26m
$11–17

Foster City to Novato by bus

25Weekly Buses

2h 50mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Foster City to Novato.

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Distance: 56.1 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34 and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 2h 50m.

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