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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Novato is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Novato is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Novato?

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 Train Station, Townsend St & Lusk St and Mission St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Monterey to Novato?

The distance between Monterey and Novato is 158 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Novato without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $25 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Monterey to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Novato bus from?

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

Where does the Monterey to Novato bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Novato is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Monterey to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 126+ hotels available in Novato.

Monterey to Novato - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Novato by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, subway, 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
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
6h 5m
$25–40
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
7h 4m
$41–88
Drive 142.3 mi
1. Drive from Monterey to Novatocar 142.3 mi
2h 33m
$26–38
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus
4h 46m
$58–235
Line 20 bus, train, BART, line 580 bus
1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
2. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain
3. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
4. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 580
5. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Novato Downtowntrain
7h 39m
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
5h 5m
$75–91

Monterey to Novato by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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 Train Station, San Francisco, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 6h 5m.

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