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

The cheapest way to get from Napa to Novato is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Napa to Novato is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.

How far is it from Napa to Novato?

The distance between Napa and Novato is 36 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Napa to Novato without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Napa to Novato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Napa to Novato bus from?

Napa to Novato bus services, operated by Vine Transit, depart from Redwood Park & Ride, B1 station.

Where does the Napa to Novato bus arrive?

Napa to Novato bus services, operated by Vine Transit, arrive at El Cerrito Del Norte Station.

Can I drive from Napa to Novato?

Yes, the driving distance between Napa to Novato is 28 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Napa to Novato.

Where can I stay near Novato?

There are 155+ hotels available in Novato.

Napa to Novato - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 580 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Napa and Novato?

No, there is no direct bus from Napa to Novato. However, there are services departing from Redwood Park & Ride, B1 and arriving at Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via El Cerrito del Norte BART Station and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

There are 4 ways to get from Napa to Novato by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Novato Downtowntrain Smart
1h 36m
Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Napa to Novatocar 27.5 mi
37 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Napa to Novatotaxi 27.5 mi
37 min
$85–110
Bus, line 580 bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Park & Ride, B1 to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus 29
2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 580 / ...
2h 36m
$9–19

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 35.4 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Park & Ride, B1 to Downtown Novato-Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave via El Cerrito Del Norte Station, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, and San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B in around 2h 36m.

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