What is the cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Novato?

The cheapest way to get from Mill Valley to Novato is to line 17 bus and line 71 bus which costs $4 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Novato?

The fastest way to get from Mill Valley to Novato is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $65 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Mill Valley and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Mill Valley to Novato. However, there are services departing from E Blithedale Ave & Hill St and arriving at Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Mill Valley to Novato?

The distance between Mill Valley and Novato is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.

How do I travel from Mill Valley to Novato without a car?

The best way to get from Mill Valley to Novato without a car is to line 17 bus and line 71 bus which takes 53 min and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Mill Valley to Novato?

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Mill Valley to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mill Valley to Novato bus from?

Mill Valley to Novato bus services, operated by Marin Transit, depart from E Blithedale Ave & Hill St station.

Where does the Mill Valley to Novato bus arrive?

Mill Valley to Novato bus services, operated by Marin Transit, arrive at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Can I drive from Mill Valley to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Mill Valley to Novato is 18 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Mill Valley to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 497+ hotels available in Novato.

Mill Valley to Novato - 5 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Mill Valley to Novato by bus, taxi, car, or train

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

Line 17 bus, line 71 bus
best
1. Take the bus from E Blithedale Ave & Hill St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Abus 17
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 49 / ...
53 min
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mill Valley to Novatotaxi 18.1 mi
23 min
$65–85
Drive 18.1 mi
1. Drive from Mill Valley to Novatocar 18.1 mi
23 min
$4–5
Line 17 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from E Blithedale Ave & Hill St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Abus 17
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
1h 6m
$7–10
Line 17 bus, train
1. Take the bus from E Blithedale Ave & Hill St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Abus 17
2. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtowntrain Smart
1h 14m

Mill Valley to Novato by bus

156Weekly Buses

53 minAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 19.2 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Mill Valley, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Blithedale Ave & Hill St to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B in around 53 min.

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