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How to get fromModesto to Novatoby bus, subway, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Modesto to Novato by bus, subway, car, or train

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  1. Bus, BART

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    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus bus 101
    4h 14m
    $15–22

  2. Drive 109.2 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Novatocar car 109.2 mi
    1h 59m
    $20–29

  3. Bus, BART, line 580 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Bay Fairsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Bay Fair to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 580
    5. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtowntrain train
    4h 49m

Modesto to Novato by bus and subway

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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 drive from Modesto to Novato in around 1h 59m.

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