How far is it from Golden Gate Bridge to Novato?

The distance between Golden Gate Bridge and Novato is 37 miles.

How do I travel from Golden Gate Bridge to Novato without a car?

The best way to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Novato without a car is to travel and ferry and bus which takes 2h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Novato?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Novato, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 499+ hotels available in Novato.

Golden Gate Bridge to Novato - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Novato by unknown, ferry, bus, or train

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Travel, ferry, bus
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1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
2h 25m
Travel, ferry, train
1. Walk from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Islandunknown
2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
3. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry
4. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Novato Downtowntrain
3h 14m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Golden Gate Bridge to Novato.

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Distance: 37 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Golden Gate Bridge, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden Gate Bridge to Novato. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to Kearny St & North Point St, take the line 8 bus to 4th St & Market St, walk to Mission St & 4th St, then take the bus to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Gate Bridge to SMART Novato Downtown via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, San Francisco-Gate C, Larkspur, and SMART Larkspur in around 3h 14m.

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