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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Monterey is to bus and line 20 bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Novato to Monterey?

The distance between Novato and Monterey is 157 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Monterey without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $25 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Novato to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Monterey bus from?

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

Where does the Novato to Monterey bus arrive?

Novato to Monterey bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Monterey?

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

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 799+ hotels available in Monterey.

Novato to Monterey - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Novato to Monterey by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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

Bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 44m
$25–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 3m
$41–88
Drive 141.9 mi
1. Drive from Novato to Montereycar 141.9 mi
2h 33m
$26–38
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
5h 26m
$71–92
Train, line 580 bus, BART, bus
1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to El Cerrito del Norte BART Stationbus 580
3. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Lake Merrittsubway
4. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain
5. Take the bus from Salinas to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 55m

Novato to Monterey by bus

4Weekly Buses

5h 44mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Novato to Monterey.

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Distance: 155.8 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Tyler / Franklin via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 44m.

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