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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Novato is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Novato is to fly and taxi which takes 2h and costs $140 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Novato. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Irvine to Novato?

The distance between Irvine and Novato is 428 miles. The road distance is 446.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Novato without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 57m and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Irvine to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Novato bus from?

Irvine to Novato bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where does the Irvine to Novato bus arrive?

Irvine to Novato bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Novato is 446 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Irvine to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 85+ hotels available in Novato.

Irvine to Novato - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, car, and BART

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Irvine to Novato

Rome2Rio compared 9 ways to get from Irvine to Novato. The best route is Fly to Napa County Airport, taxi, a distance of 652.757 km.

Fly to Napa County Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Napa County Airport (APC)plane SNA - APC
2. Take the taxi from Napa County Airport (APC) to Novatotaxi
2h
$141–471
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101 / ...
13h
$69–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
12h 57m
$73–125
Train, bus via Oakland
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
15h 35m
$168–327
Drive 443.8 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Novatocar 443.8 mi
7h 25m
$81–117
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SNA - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
4h 5m
$334–1,000
Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus
3h 57m
$101–526
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Montgomery Streetsubway
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus
4h 58m
$95–519
Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Petalumabus
4h 13m
$110–500

Irvine to Novato by train, bus, and foot

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12h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 425 mi
Duration: 2h

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

You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 13h.

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