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

The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Novato is to bus and BART and ferry which costs $13 - $24 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modesto to Novato is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $19 - $29.

How far is it from Modesto to Novato?

The distance between Modesto and Novato is 119 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Modesto to Novato without a car is to bus and BART which takes 4h 17m and costs $14 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Modesto to Novato, including transfers.

Can I drive from Modesto to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Novato is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Modesto to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 129+ hotels available in Novato.

Modesto to Novato - 3 ways to travel via bus, BART, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Modesto to Novato by bus, subway, ferry, 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.

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Street
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave101
4h 17m
$14–21
Bus, BART, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station90
2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcadero
3. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C to Larkspur Ferry Terminal
5h 18m
$13–24
Drive 109.2 mi
1. Drive from Modesto to Novato109.2 mi
1h 59m
$20–29

Modesto to Novato by bus and subway

35Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.9 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Modesto to Novato. However, you can take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, take the subway to Montgomery Street, walk to Mission St & 2nd St, then take the bus to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to SMART Novato Downtown via BART Dublin Station, Dublin / Pleasanton, Embarcadero, San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C, Larkspur Ferry Terminal, and SMART Larkspur in around 5h 18m.

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