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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Berkeley is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Berkeley is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Berkeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Berkeley station. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at El Cerrito del Norte BART Station via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Novato to Berkeley?

The distance between Novato and Berkeley is 28 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Berkeley without a car is to line 101 bus and line 580 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs $12 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Novato to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Berkeley bus from?

Novato to Berkeley bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to Berkeley bus arrive?

Novato to Berkeley bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.

Can I drive from Novato to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Berkeley is 28 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Novato to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 665+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Novato to Berkeley - 5 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, and line 580 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Novato to Berkeley by bus, car, taxi, train, or subway

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Line 101 bus, line 580 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Abus 101
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
1h 39m
$13–19
Drive 27.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Berkeleycar 27.8 mi
35 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Berkeleytaxi 27.8 mi
35 min
$100–130
Train, line 580 bus
1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
1h 44m
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Downtown Berkeleysubway Red-N
1h 51m
$10–15

Novato to Berkeley by bus and subway

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1h 39mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 27.7 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to North Berkeley via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, and El Cerrito Del Norte in around 1h 39m.

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