What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Novato?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Novato is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Novato?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Novato is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $12 - $18.

How far is it from Mountain View to Novato?

The distance between Mountain View and Novato is 69 miles. The road distance is 66.4 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Novato without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Novato without a car is to Caltrain and bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $17 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Novato?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Mountain View to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Novato bus from?

Mountain View to Novato bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 station.

Where does the Mountain View to Novato bus arrive?

Mountain View to Novato bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at El Camino Real & Linden Ave station.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Novato is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Mountain View to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 498+ hotels available in Novato.

Mountain View to Novato - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, BART, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Novato. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway, San Francisco Airport and Hwy 101 @ Smith Ranch Rd Bus Pad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

There are 5 ways to get from Mountain View to Novato by train, bus, subway, 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.

Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
3h 5m
$17–23
Drive 66 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain View to Novatocar 66 mi
1h 19m
$13–18
Caltrain, BART, bus
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Montgomery Streetsubway
3. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to Redwood Blvd & Grant Avebus 101
3h 13m
$22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden Avebus Ecr / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Smith Ranch Roadbus From SFO
4h 35m
$40–46
Caltrain, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
3h 29m
$18–23

Mountain View to Novato by train, tram, and bus

171Weekly Services

3h 5mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mountain View to Novato.

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Distance: 68.3 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Novato, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Castro to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & Linden Ave, Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway, SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level, San Francisco Airport, Smith Ranch Road, and Hwy 101 @ Smith Ranch Rd Bus Pad in around 4h 35m.

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