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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Madera is to bus and BART which costs $26 - $45 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Madera is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Madera?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Madera. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Madera Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Novato to Madera?

The distance between Novato and Madera is 192 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Madera without a car is to bus and BART which takes 6h 46m and costs $26 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Novato to Madera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Madera bus from?

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

Where does the Novato to Madera bus arrive?

Novato to Madera bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Madera?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Madera is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Novato to Madera.

Where can I stay near Madera?

There are 18+ hotels available in Madera.

Novato to Madera - 3 ways to travel via bus, BART, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Novato to Madera by bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus
6h 46m
$26–43
Drive 180.7 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Maderacar 180.7 mi
3h 13m
$33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus
8h 55m
$51–93

Novato to Madera by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

6h 46mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.5 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Madera Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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