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

The cheapest way to get from Marina to Novato is to bus which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marina to Novato is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Marina and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Marina to Novato. However, there are services departing from Del Monte Blvd / Palm Ave and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Salinas Train Station, Townsend St & Lusk St and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Marina to Novato?

The distance between Marina and Novato is 149 miles. The road distance is 134.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Marina to Novato without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $24 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Marina to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marina to Novato bus from?

Marina to Novato bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train or bus from Marina to Novato?

The best way to get from Marina to Novato is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Marina to Novato bus arrive?

Marina to Novato bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Francisco station.

Can I drive from Marina to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Marina to Novato is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Marina to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 145+ hotels available in Novato.

Marina to Novato - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Marina to Novato by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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 Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
5h 31m
$24–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
6h 31m
$40–83
Drive 133.7 mi
1. Drive from Marina to Novatocar 133.7 mi
2h 24m
$25–36
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Marina Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Smith Ranch Roadbus From SFO
4h 42m
$90–99
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
6h 59m
$39–80

Marina to Novato by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Del Monte Blvd / Palm Ave to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Train Station, San Francisco, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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