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

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

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, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Novato to Monterey?

The distance between Novato and Monterey is 158 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 Caltrain which takes 6h 6m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 289+ hotels available in Monterey.

Novato to Monterey - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, car

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

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

Bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 6m
$37–57
Drive 141.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Montereycar 141.9 mi
2h 33m
$26–38
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
$37–78
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
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 39m
$33–55

Novato to Monterey by bus and train

28Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Novato to Monterey.

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 39m.

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