What is the cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Novato?

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Novato is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Altos to Novato?

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Novato is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $11 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Novato. However, there are services departing from San Antonio & Almond and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via El Camino & Showers, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Daly City BART Station and Mission St & 4th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Los Altos to Novato?

The distance between Los Altos and Novato is 76 miles. The road distance is 65.8 miles.

How do I travel from Los Altos to Novato without a car?

The best way to get from Los Altos to Novato without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $19 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Los Altos to Novato?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Los Altos to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Altos to Novato bus from?

Los Altos to Novato bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Los Altos to Novato bus arrive?

Los Altos to Novato bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Daly City BART-Bay 3 station.

Can I drive from Los Altos to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to Novato is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Los Altos to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 497+ hotels available in Novato.

Los Altos to Novato - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, car, and line 40 bus

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

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

Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
3h 56m
$20–28
Drive 65.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Altos to Novatocar 65.4 mi
1h 19m
$12–18
Line 40 bus, Caltrain, bus
1. Take the bus from San Antonio & Almond to Mountain View Transit Centerbus 40
2. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Smith Ranch Roadbus
3h 57m
$50–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Daly City BART-Bay 3bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
5h 16m
$16–27

Los Altos to Novato by bus, train, and tram

171Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Los Altos to Novato.

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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 16m.

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