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How to get fromLos Altos to Novatoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Altos to Novato by train, bus, or car

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  1. Caltrain, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    3h 56m
    $20–28

  2. Drive 65.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Altos to Novatocar car 65.5 mi
    1h 19m
    $12–18

  3. Caltrain, bus via San Mateo

    1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    4h 3m
    $26–37

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    5h 20m
    $16–27

Los Altos to Novato by bus, train, and tram

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Altos to Novato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 75.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Antonio & Almond to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Showers & El Camino, El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Daly City BART Station, and Mission St & 4th St in around 5h 20m.

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