There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Novato by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Caltrain
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
6h 31m$37–57Drive 142.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Novatocar 142.3 mi
2h 33m$26–38Train, Caltrain, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to DeLong Ave Bus Padbus 101
7h 2m$38–69Fly, bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
- Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus
4h 29m$41–216Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
7h 4m$37–78Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101 / ...
7h 20m$34–60Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
- Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
5h 5m$75–91
Monterey to Novato by bus, train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Novato is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Novato is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Novato. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Monterey and Novato is 158 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Novato without a car is to bus and Caltrain which takes 6h 31m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Monterey to Novato, including transfers.
Monterey to Novato bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Novato bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Novato is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Monterey to Novato.
There are 143+ hotels available in Novato.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–190
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Mission St & 4th St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $7–10
Bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to DeLong Ave Bus Pad
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $7–10
Bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $7–11
Bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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